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"Shallow foundation"

Shallow foundation / Discussions

Crawl space versus slab, which is better?

I am in the early stages of planning a new home build. Am I correct in assuming that slab on grade constuction with passive floor heating would rule out the use...

Posted by Doug Bennett Jan. 5, 2025 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Can we backfill a basement and then do slab on grade?

...foundation, so to speak. We live in a high ranch, with the front door cut into the existing foundation, so the idea would be to bring the foundation to "level" ...

Posted by susannahandjared mcisaac March 3, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

Can you build slab on grade as an extension on an existing house with a crawlspace?

...shallow foundation directly adjacent to a house with an existing foundation. You would need to have it properly engineered of course a good possible solution in...

Posted by Lana Mcgeary Jan. 19, 2022 Slab on Grade 2 responses

How would you do a Slab on Grade with a post and beam garage in New Hampshire?

I am looking to put in a 24X36 Post and Beam Garage/Workshop, assuming the post are mounted on a concrete pillar below the frost line, how would you integrate t...

Posted by Robert Nordman Jan. 19, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best method of building a slab on grade?

...foundation?  On your site, you discuss Frost Protected Shallow Foundation - or FPSF., 8 inches Rockwool rigid board under the exterior of the slab, Tpye III EPS...

Posted by Jay Law April 19, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

Can I use a Legalett slab in Florida if I don't want floor heat?

...foundation supports the house evenly and did not need a lot of fill dirt. What is my best option for cost and energy savings? should I just use a stander slab, ...

Posted by Harry Dickinson March 25, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

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

...foundation.   I would use FPSF insulation methods with rockwool, but build wooden floors over drained gravel, rockwool, and vapor barrier.  But I'm reluctant, b...

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

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