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"Slab on grade"

Slab on grade / Discussions

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Can these homes be built on screwpiles as an alternative to slab foundations?

...one of the prefab homes on the piles? We have many models of prefab modular kit houses that can be seated on foundations, screw piles or slab on grade, so it re...

Posted by Mark Pospisil July 28, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

How would I detail the connection between the wall and floating slab?

...onally, love slab on grades. However, one big worry I often have is water damage at the base of the wall. Due to the wall being so close to grade, I worry about...

Posted by Brendon Fraser July 17, 2020 Slab on Grade 2 responses

Does insulating a slab on grade make the building less stable?

...on the insulation sandwiched between the ground and the slab. What do you think?  A Slab on Grade needs to be built correctly, but no, Insulation under a slab f...

Posted by Nicolas Jalbert May 28, 2018 Slab on Grade 1 response

How does a Passive House handle floods?

...slab on grade house a foot above the surrounding ground you could canoe away from your front door in a flood with no damage whatsoever.  If you are in the desig...

Posted by Wendy Tsao May 7, 2018 Foundations and Basements 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

What type of wood can be installed on a radiant floor?

...slab on grade in any Canadian climate with any less than four inches of foam insulation. Six inches and sometimes more, depending on your specific climate, woul...

Posted by Colleen Blak Dec. 11, 2017 Flooring and stairs 1 response

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

...onmental point of view, the benefits of slab-on-grade construction over a basement are undeniable, you can read all the pros and cons here -  Slab on Grade or F...

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