...oncerned with moisture from the slab and having flooring over the concrete causing mould issues. A polished concrete slabongrade, or any basement concrete flo...
...oncept space with few doors. Comfort-wise those are really your only options along with area rugs, and for saving money long term you may consider upgrading to ...
...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...
...slabongrade construction 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
...slab but a company that supplies prefab slabongrade kits (Legalett) can easily provide that, see more here –
Slab-on-Grade Raft Foundation Insulation Detail...
Posted by Pierre ContantJuly 1, 2020, 10:55 a.m.Slab on Grade2 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...
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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
...slabongrade 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 ColeAug. 28, 2019, 11:34 a.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...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
...onsult with regarding having our plans modified to a slabongrade (monolithic) foundation as most municipalities would require? We don't currently have a direc...
Posted by Paul GiustoDec. 30, 2019, 8:12 a.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...on and contraction.
Check the exterior above grade portion, you may be able to notice any shifting issues there as well, you may have some indication as well ...
Posted by terry northcottMarch 25, 2019, 11:02 a.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...slabongrade and monolithic foundation are going to pretty much mean the same thing? Wrong answer Mike,slabongrade foundation form kit is only one pours !!an...
Posted by Ronaldo JohnitasDec. 10, 2019, 6:12 a.m.Slab on Grade4 Responses
...slab section, ideally with your hot air radiant heat system, would be about 1000 square feet. There is only one manufacturer of slabongrade form kits with air...
Posted by Greg HooksNov. 20, 2019, 3:35 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...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 ...
...one of the reasons we are choosing a slabongrade is to save some money.
Thoughts? A slabongrade home is in our experience the cheapest way to get started ...
Posted by Matthew GioiaJuly 7, 2020, 11:03 p.m.Heating and cooling3 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 ...
...on MA. We have decided to take some eco-friendly and cost saving options to build our new home.
We have chosen to build the house on a slabongrade foundatio...
Posted by Matthew GioiaSept. 21, 2020, 9:15 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
...slabongrade 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
