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"Slab on grade"

Slab on grade / Discussions

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What flooring goes over a radiant heated floor?

...onstrution. A heated floor can have a detrimental effect on some types of flooring, but there are many options. Is this a concrete floor? The easiest way is to ...

Posted by dave levy Nov. 29, 2021 Flooring and stairs 1 response

What experience do you have with techno piles?

...on of building a home on piles. Another option to explore – what we like for ecological reasons among many other reasons – building a raft slab on expansive soi...

Posted by Rob DesBaillets Aug. 26, 2021 New foundations and slab-on-grade 3 responses

What is the best way to install slab on grade insulation?

...Slab on grade technical guide We have other pages on slab construction as well that are worth looking at, you can find them if you enter slab on grade in the se...

Posted by paul fowler Aug. 26, 2021 Slab on Grade 3 responses

Can you jack up a cottage and build a slab on grade underneath it?

...one and compact it, then install all the foam forms and insulation. The company that provides engineered raft slab on grade kits with air heated floors is Legal...

Posted by William Rae June 6, 2021 Slab on Grade 5 responses

Can you leave a Legalett slab in winter in Canada without the heat on?

...Ontario (Zone 6A). We want heated slab on grade but are concerned about preventing seasonal issues in winter. Legalett systems look very good especially their a...

Posted by Gamog Cladhaire April 29, 2021 Slab on Grade 3 responses

What thickness of insulation and concrete do you recommend in a floating slab?

...on under basement slabs in the more southern populated regions of Quebec (think the Montreal region), is to have at least 6 inches of sub-slab insulation, but t...

Posted by Marc-Andre Roy April 21, 2021 Slab on Grade 3 responses

What is the cost per square foot to build 1600 square feet on one floor?

...slab on grade, which is better? – if you have the room, a slab on grade can be cheaper to build that a basement.  Aside from those general pages, another determ...

Posted by Steven Kohl April 20, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

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

...ons of a basement vs slab on grade as a good starting place– Slab on Grade vs Foundation & Crawlspace or Basement? In there you can see our slab on grade in...

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?

...one mention that this type of foundation supports the house evenly and did not need a lot of fill dirt. What is my best option for cost and energy savings? shou...

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

How much insulation should I install underneath my concrete slab in my basement?

...oncrete slab. As my basement is below the frost line, I’m not sure if insulation is necessary, but want to know what the experts think. If insulation is require...

Posted by Scott Antonation Sept. 27, 2019 Slab on Grade 5 responses

Can you install tubing under a slab on grade foundation to extract heat in winter?

...slab on grade foundations as well as ground loops for HRVs and ERVs, can be a an easy way to harness the heat of the ground without needing to do any additional...

Posted by Jennifer Cole Aug. 28, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best option for building our next resilient home?

...slab on grade homes over basements, and particularly in your situation. Aside from what we mention above, it’s great to have a retirement home on a single level...

Posted by John Bae Aug. 27, 2019 Efficient home design 3 responses

How well do Legalett slab on grade floor forms work?

...ons. It means your designer only has to concern themselves with what is above grade only, so let them know early so they don't spend your money on drawing up so...

Posted by Steve Sykes Aug. 18, 2019 Slab on Grade 3 responses

Is a vapor barrier necessary under a concrete slab with foam insulation and if so, where does go?

...on building a slab on grade foundation for our new cabin in Montana and I've decided to sit it on a 4" EPS foam insulation so the slab will retain some passive ...

Posted by Grady 22 Aug. 17, 2019 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

Where would I go for guidance on structural design of footings that sit on top of high-density insulation?

...oncerned with the compression issue, but rather how the lateral (shear) loads get transferred from the concrete footing into the soil, via the insulation layer....

Posted by Douglas Bennion July 31, 2019 Foundations and Basements 1 response

Can you elevate a slab on grade foundation?

...on.  My question is what would be the best way of constructing such a foundation? Or if it's even possible? I'd like the insulated slab on grade foundation idea...

Posted by Raoul Lions July 27, 2019 Slab on Grade 4 responses

Looking to build a small home as eco as possible, where do we start?

...slab on grade Choosing the best home insulation That’s a start to a few pages that will at least help you get your head in the game to get an idea of what you ...

Posted by Jennifer Bisson July 12, 2019 Planning and Design 2 responses

What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?

...slab on grade home. I definitely want a hydronic in floor heat system, along with a heat pump. With the absence of central ductwork, where do I put the ERV? Wou...

Posted by Dave Nuttall July 6, 2019 Mechanical systems 1 response
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