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

Building a 26x32 cabin on a heated slab on grade and want to add a  12x12 extension as a screened room. The plan is to have the extension and roof attached to t...

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

How do you choose between a basement or slab on grade?

Hi, my apologies if this question has already been answered or has any glaring misconceptions.  I've only recently begun my journey into building my first home ...

Posted by A. Delmas May 21, 2020 Foundation choices 1 response

Why is there frost on the underside of my roof overhang?

...frost build up. However another contractor has told me that you need moisture for frost to occur and that the lights themselves would not cause this. I'm not so...

Posted by George Paul March 23, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 3 responses

What's the difference between a slab on grade and a monolithic foundation?

...frost protected shallow foundation foam forms to get a quote for an addition in Michigan and keep reading about slab on grade and monolithic foundation styrofoa...

Posted by Ronaldo Johnitas Dec. 10, 2019 Slab on Grade 4 responses

Have you excavated under one of your slabs middle of winter?

...frost heave  -  All About Frost Heave Prevention in Cold Climates   Our last slab was built on a Legalett frost protected slab on grade, and Legalett has instal...

Posted by Mike Kolder Jan. 31, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the ground temperature 4 feet down in Sudbury, Ontario?

Hi, how can I know the lowest ground temp in the Sudbury latitude up as far as temiskaming latitude? Ideally at various depths. Thanks for being there, Paul

Posted by Paul Bullock Oct. 8, 2020 Concept and design

How much for a 1200 square foot house will it cost me to finish the slab

I live in Newfoundland and I'm very interested in your system just wondering the cost for a 1200 square-foot home roughly Hi Walter, Do you mean the slab on gra...

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?

...frost heaves. We are also planning to polish and finish the concrete flooring as our finished floor so keeping it in good condition o finish is important. Thank...

Posted by Matthew Gioia Sept. 21, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

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