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"Slab on grade"

Slab on grade / Discussions

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How do you polish a concrete slab to be a finished interior concrete floor?

...oncrete floor that looks nice. The concrete was poured 8 months ago, and we are noticing some divots. We live on a remote island with no specific concrete floor...

Posted by Betsy Lund May 20, 2020 Flooring and stairs 1 response

Protection from Insects for Legalett Geo-passive super insulated slab on grade?

...ontacted Ecohome about a quote for a full turnkey eco-habitate s1600 for where I am here in Nova Scotia. But one concern I have about the Legalett slab is the p...

Posted by James Burns April 30, 2020 Slab on Grade

Do you have building partners in BC?

...onsumption. I was looking at the earthship model, however, I was never sold on the heating concept for our northern climate (your article made my suspicions con...

Posted by Jami Cruz April 13, 2020 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 3 responses

Can you use spray foam Insulation under a slab?

...ondering if you can insulate under slab with foam polyurethane. If not, why?  When building a slab on grade, EPS rigid foam insulation is the most common choice...

Posted by Linda Martin April 6, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

How well does the Legalett air heated floor work when pouring concrete?

...Slab on Grade for LEED, Passive, ZNE Legalett monitors the process of installion for their raft slab kits, which includes a pre-pour inspection for warranty, th...

Posted by Israel Sword March 28, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

Should I build a basement or slab on grade?

...on how to build a slab on grade, but these pages addresse your dilemma specifically-  Slab on Grade or Foundation and Basement; Which is Best? Is a finished bas...

Posted by robert baker March 27, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 10 responses

Do you have an engineer directory for slab on grade designers?

...onsult with regarding having our plans modified to a slab on grade (monolithic) foundation as most municipalities would require? We don't currently have a direc...

Posted by Paul Giusto Dec. 30, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

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

...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 on gr...

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

Are slab on grade foundations cheaper than a basement?

...on will for sure invite a heated discussion, but we welcome that : )  We’d choose a slab on grade over a basement almost every time, and in most cases yes, a sl...

Posted by Jason Nov. 21, 2019 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

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

Can you replace an old slab foundation with an air heated slab?

...slab on grade house and pour a new slab under it, unless of course I’m missing something here. The raft slab insulated slab on grade kit with the air heated rad...

Posted by Mike Molloy Nov. 7, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

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

...oneer of green building in a sense, which is possible, because slab on grade homes in the north weren’t very common 50 years, so if someone built one then maybe...

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?

...grade beam / thickened edge exterior wall footing. A monolithic slab on grade can have concrete poured all at one time rather than have a second costly trip by ...

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

What is the CFM and operating temperature on air heated radiant floors?

...on air heated radiant floors and have a few questions: What is the cfm on such a system  (per loop or run)? What temp is run through the system? Are there any o...

Posted by martin skibba Feb. 28, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 5 responses

How do you determine the thickness of concrete for slab on grade construction?

...on slab foundations -  Technical guide on how to build a slab on grade foundation  It is more than the thickness of concrete that will determine its structural ...

Posted by Ackeem Beason Feb. 16, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

How should I insulate under a concrete hydronic slab on stilts?

...on stilts. My second goal is to install concrete hydronic radiant floors. Does anyone have any experience with DIYing hydronic concrete slabs on stilts. How I w...

Posted by Cam Smith Feb. 6, 2021 Foundation choices 1 response

Is hydronic slab heat appropriate in a super insulated home?

...on't expect toasty warm floors, just not chilly floors. Thank you for your time! I would personally not consider building a house on a polished slab on grade in...

Posted by Andrew Wright Feb. 3, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

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

...on in Cold Climates   Our last slab was built on a Legalett frost protected slab on grade, and Legalett has installed them all across North America and into the...

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