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New foundations and slab-on-grade
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Does slab on grade need to have in floor heating?
Posted by Lauren Panzani
Nov. 13, 2020
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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How much for a 1200 square foot house will it cost me to finish the slab
Posted by Walter Hale
Oct. 1, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Can you install a slab on grade foundation in the Fall and leave it over winter?
Posted by Matthew Gioia
Sept. 21, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
What is the best way to stop thermal bridging between my ICF block construction walls and my footing?
Posted by Walter van den Broek
Sept. 18, 2020
Foundation choices
1 response
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Could we use a raft slab with ICF walls on a sloped site?
Posted by Paul Fischer
Sept. 15, 2020
Slab on Grade
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In ICF Construction, what is a good thermal break solution at a door threshold?
Posted by Shaun B
Sept. 13, 2020
Slab on Grade
3 responses
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
How would I detail the connection between the wall and floating slab?
Posted by Brendon Fraser
July 17, 2020
Slab on Grade
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
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How do you create a slab on grade on a slope?
Posted by Adrienne Rayna
June 30, 2020
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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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
How do you choose between a basement or slab on grade?
Posted by A. Delmas
May 21, 2020
Foundation choices
1 response
Protection from Insects for Legalett Geo-passive super insulated slab on grade?
Posted by James Burns
April 30, 2020
Slab on Grade
Which is the best basement insulation?
Posted by Alex Kesheshian
April 23, 2020
Basements
1 response
Can you use spray foam Insulation under a slab?
Posted by Linda Martin
April 6, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
How well does the Legalett air heated floor work when pouring concrete?
Posted by Israel Sword
March 28, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Should I build a basement or slab on grade?
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March 27, 2020
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