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Raft slab / Discussions

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

...slab on grade and monolithic foundation styrofoam forms - is there a difference or are they the same thing?  A slab on grade literally means a slab of concrete ...

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

Slab on Grade for House in Grand Rapids MI - Can I get Prefab form kits & Assistance easily?

...slab section, ideally with your hot air radiant heat system, would be about 1000 square feet. There is only one manufacturer of slab on grade form kits with air...

Posted by Greg Hooks Nov. 20, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What Should You Look For When Buying a Slab on Grade Home?

...Slab on Grade or Foundation and Basement; Which is Best? Reading that page will give you a better idea of what to look for in a slab. And the first question in ...

Posted by Mike Molloy Nov. 6, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best way to build a slab on grade on bedrock?

...slab. You could also pour a raft slab frost protected shallow foundation as seen in this video, all you would need to do for that would be strip the 6 inches of...

Posted by peter owen Oct. 31, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

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

...slab on grade prefab kit? If so,  see this page on Legalett Geoslab foundation kits and air heated floors and you can contact them through there. If that's not ...

Posted by Walter Hale Oct. 1, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

Could we use a raft slab with ICF walls on a sloped site?

...Raft Slabs – how to build a slab on grade or basement on problem soils A raft slab is engineered to spread the weight of the building evenly over the entire su...

Posted by Paul Fischer Sept. 15, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is your opinion about building a garage on posts (screw piles)?

...slab floor (a raft-slab is also an option for softer soils).  The disadvantages of screw pile construction: A floor raised on screw piles leaves an additional b...

Posted by Les P Dec. 11, 2017 Foundations and Basements 1 response

Why do you say building on a slab is more ecological than starting with a basement?

...slab-on-grade construction over a basement are undeniable, you can read all the pros and cons here -  Slab on Grade or Foundation and Basement; Which is Best? A...

Posted by Geri P Dec. 11, 2017 Foundations and Basements 1 response

What is the best type of radiant floor heating for a garage?

...slab. Don’t go with the base requirements of Building Code, we would recommend at least 6 inches below a heated slab in most parts of Canada, and even more in t...

Posted by J.F. March 24, 2017 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response
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