...slabfloor with frost wall I will run with the assumption that your house is not yet built otherwise you would already have a heating solution, is that correct?...
...slabs.
Legalett Solar Air Heated Slab on Grade installation video
Slab on Grade Prefabricated Insulation Form Kit
Air heated floor
Thickened-edge slab...
...floor for its resistance to future flooding. We had a company pour a new 2-3 inch slab on top of the existing slab over that half of the basement. The 2x4 stud ...
...floorslab, the heated air is diverted to an air/water heat exchanger for heating the hot water tank instead. Is the closed loop system maintained when divertin...
...slabfloor, offering a reliable very comfortable heat source.
Cost savings:
A slab foundation can be a cheaper way to build because a slab requires less wor...
...floor. I have several questions about the merits of each option, and would appreciate advice.
1. Cost - I know a slab is cheaper but having a basement that we...
Posted by Shaun BApril 2, 2019, 6:35 a.m.Slab on Grade3 Responses
...slab to below subfloor.
I have a 2-storey brick home (35 yrs old). My basement wall construction is poured concrete foundation, then a full-home perimeter cri...
...slab foundation with radiant in floor heat. I saw a post with a chart showing code built, better insulated and super insulated. The chart showed monthly payment...
...slab. Hence, the floor above close to the baseboard is very cold.
My plan is to fully demo the basement walls and start from scratch.
I've been getting mixe...
I'm looking to buy a house build on a slab-on-grade . What should I be looking for in terms of insulation? Thanks, Terry Where is the house, and do you know ho...
Posted by terry northcottMarch 25, 2019, 11:02 a.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...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 NuttallJuly 6, 2019, 9:42 a.m.Mechanical systems1 Responses
...slabfloor. The greater the temperature differential between the floor and the ground below, the greater the rate of heat loss will be. Therefore, heating a flo...
Posted by Colleen BlakDec. 11, 2017, 1:59 p.m.Flooring and stairs1 Responses
...slab distributes the weight evenly over the entire surface of the floor so we were able to build on the existing clay.
If you are looking to get near Passive ...
Posted by Raoul LionsJuly 27, 2019, 2:47 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...Slab: DMX aiflow dimple mats +(3/4" EPS, needed?) +OSB +flooring of choice
Answer:
First on the floor EPS – yes it is a very good idea to insulate the floor...
...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 solar heat fro...
...floor for future infloor heating (no system on the tubes yet). Existing heat is electric baseboard and a wood stove centrally located in basement. Electric hot ...
...slab on grade and basement – slabs are cheaper, more ‘eco-friendly, healthier and more durable. You can buy a prefab slab kit, or you can have one designed by a...
Posted by Ocean-Lynn GeorgelinOct. 22, 2019, 11:40 p.m.Concept and design2 Responses
...slab. What do you think? A Slab on Grade needs to be built correctly, but no, Insulation under a slabfloor will not make it less stable. To me that sounds like...
Posted by Nicolas JalbertMay 28, 2018, 4:56 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
