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Foundations, Basements & Slab-on-Grade

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Do you have recommendations for radon sealing basement concrete & installing new flooring?

Posted by M N Sept. 1, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How do I get rid of moisture with cement floor crawl space that has a vapour barrier?

Posted by Cindy Chatham 04 chatham Aug. 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020 Basements improvements 7 responses

Should you allow air flow through a crawl space with a dirt floor?

Posted by Amber Murray Aug. 17, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

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Can my shallow crawl space be converted to a slab foundation?

Posted by Sian O'Keefe Aug. 15, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

Is it possible to do a mono pour if you have a covered porch?

Posted by Frank Gascon Aug. 10, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?

Posted by Kim Boas July 24, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How would I rectifiy problem of foundation wall cracks with finished basement?

Posted by Terry P July 22, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How would I detail the connection between the wall and floating slab?

Posted by Brendon Fraser July 17, 2020 Slab on Grade 2 responses

How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?

Posted by john flannery July 14, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses

Is there a concrete admixture to prevent water leaks?

Posted by Frank Liu July 4, 2020 Waterproofing and drainage 2 responses

Can you add a screen/sun room and deck to a slab on grade?

Posted by Pierre Contant July 1, 2020 Slab on Grade 2 responses

How do you create a slab on grade on a slope?

Posted by Adrienne Rayna June 30, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 3 responses

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace and install radiant floor heat?

Posted by Todd hall June 28, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

How do you prevent moisture from getting into a basement footing?

Posted by Frank Liu June 24, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

Can houses built on screw piles move?

Posted by Pamela Douglas June 23, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

Where do you install a weeping tile with a high water table?

Posted by Alex Kesheshian June 11, 2020 Foundations and Basements 3 responses

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace? It's in the Haliburton Highlands

Posted by Beata Domanska May 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response
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