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What is the best way to insulate a Multi-material wall?

...foundation is fine. In most cases, foundations are built in such a way the concrete will always stay wet due to either insufficient or non-existent moisture pro...

Posted by Steve J Sept. 29, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 7 responses

Can you install a slab on grade foundation in the Fall and leave it over winter?

...foundation in the fall and then start work back up again in the spring. This may be okay when installing a full basement foundation, but can a slab foundation h...

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?

...foundation. Is there any way to stop this advantage for ICF construction from literally flowing away?  If you are looking to eliminate thermal bridging between ...

Posted by Walter van den Broek Sept. 18, 2020 Foundation choices 1 response

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

...foundation and floor joists are fine but I noticed that barrier is extremely wet. Running a dehumidifier has helped alot but still have moisture. Is there anyth...

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

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

...foundation was originally on concrete blocks so we had it lifted and put on screw piles. When it was lifted the new crawl space was sheeted with plywood and pol...

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

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

...foundation and how might I go about it?  Yes, you can convert a crawl space into a slab on grade foundation, it just isn’t a particularly cheap process. You wou...

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?

...foundation is formed and ready for concrete at the same time then you should be able to pour it all at once as well. Often times slabs are poured in two shots (...

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

For doing an off grid home what is the cost of the slab?

I have an illustration of a top view looking down but still working on a side view but not quite sure on what section and how much reinforcement I would need to...

Posted by Jayperion July 31, 2020 Planning and Design 1 response

Can these homes be built on screwpiles as an alternative to slab foundations?

...foundations, screw piles or slab on grade, so it really depends on the model. Currently we don’t have enough supply to  meet demand, so wee are looking to expan...

Posted by Mark Pospisil July 28, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

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

...foundation.  The interior  walls are in good condition with no evidence of moisture or mold. I was going to have the foundation walls parged however I am lookin...

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

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

Hello all, I am an architectural designer who, personally, love slab on grades. However, one big worry I often have is water damage at the base of the wall. Due...

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