...construction of a slabongrade that will have only liquid forces acting down on it? I don’t know what you mean by liquid forces, but the amount of concrete nee...
Posted by Ackeem BeasonFeb. 16, 2021, 2:46 a.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...slabongradeconstruction technique and wondering how you finish the exterior of the footing insulationonce the forms are removed, specifically the top of the...
Posted by Dave DerouinOct. 18, 2018, 1:45 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...on from the earth, as well as protection from elements.
But, after reading some of your wonderful articles, I am wondering if the slabongrade is better and ...
...onmental point of view, the benefits of slab-on-gradeconstruction over a basement are undeniable, you can read all the pros and cons here -
SlabonGrade or ...
...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 slabongrade foundation ide...
Posted by Raoul LionsJuly 27, 2019, 2:47 p.m.Slab on Grade3 Responses
...on how to build a slabongrade, but this page addresses your dilemma specifically-
SlabonGrade or Foundation and Basement; Which is Best?
Part of the pro...
...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....
...slabongrade which was also on problem soil with clay. Being able to "float" the foundation and slab over the sloping ground was more cost-effective that the s...
...on what your desired finished floor is.
We built a slabongrade with 8 inches of sub-slab insulation, and even with that much it was still a bit cool on the ...
...on the insulation sandwiched between the ground and the slab. What do you think? A SlabonGrade needs to be built correctly, but no, Insulation under a slab fl...
Posted by Nicolas JalbertMay 28, 2018, 4:56 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...on will for sure invite a heated discussion, but we welcome that : ) We’d choose a slabongrade over a basement almost every time, and in most cases yes, a sla...
...slab idea, I think they’re great, and as someone that won’t make any money no matter what you build, I’d suggest you start here –
Choosing between a slabon g...
...SlabonGrade or Foundation and Basement; Which is Best?
Slab-on-Grade Raft Foundation Insulation Detail, Prefab ICF Form Kits
Slab-on-Grade Foundation Deta...
Posted by Ocean-Lynn GeorgelinOct. 22, 2019, 11:40 p.m.Concept and design2 Responses
...oncerned with moisture from the slab and having flooring over the concrete causing mould issues. A polished concrete slabongrade, or any basement concrete flo...
...slabongrade with Solar radiant floor heating powered by air tubes heated with air solar panels
Installing a hydronic radiant floor system in a slab-on-grade...
...slabongrade 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 BlakDec. 11, 2017, 1:59 p.m.Flooring and stairs1 Responses
...onstration house that is on a slabongrade floor with solar air heated tubes heating the slab floor . It may be a something to consider depending on how big th...
...SlabonGrade for LEED, Passive, ZNE
Legalett monitors the process of installion for their raft slab kits, which includes a pre-pour inspection for warranty, ...
Posted by Israel SwordMarch 28, 2020, 6:26 a.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
