Get started
Sign In
FIND PROFESSIONALS
FIND INSPIRATION
Project photos
Find ideas for sustainable & beautiful home renovations & building green homes
Green home projects
See sustainable homes that Ecohome has showcased over the last few years
Prefab kit eco homes
Find Net Zero prefab LEED & Passive House ready kit homes for sale
Green homes for sale
Sustainable homes for sale, green certified to LEED, Passive House or Zero Net Energy (ZNE)
Net Zero Energy Homes - Case Study
Showcasing a pilot project of 35 Net Zero Energy Ready homes built in 2021 in a cold climate
BECOME A MEMBER
Get Exclusive Ecohome Member Discounts and Promotions on Building Products and Construction Services
FIND PRODUCTS
BUILDING GUIDE
ASK THE EXPERTS
Planning and Design Questions
Foundation and Basement Questions
Wall and Roof Questions
Mechanical Systems Questions
Interior Finishing Questions
Exterior Finishing Questions
LATEST SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Policy and Building Code News
Products and Materials News
Architecture and Design News
Climate Change News
Renewable Energy News
Urban Planning News
Energy Efficiency News
Transportation News
Health and Well-being News
LEED Certification News
Real estate News
Planning and Design
Lifestyle, location and commuting
Grants and incentives
Building codes
Green building certifications
Concept and design
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
Materials and resources
Architecture and plan design
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
Healthy indoor air quality
Waste management
Real estate
Foundations and Basements
Excavation
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
New foundations and slab-on-grade
Foundation and basement improvements
Waterproofing and drainage
Walls and Roofs
Wall assemblies - new construction
Wall assemblies - renovation
Air and vapour barriers
Insulation and soundproofing
Windows and doors
Roof assemblies - new construction
Roof assemblies - renovation
Roof coverings
Exterior cladding
Pest control
Mechanical systems
Heating and cooling
Ventilation
Plumbing and water heaters
Electricity
Renewable energy
Interiors
Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces
Flooring and stairs
Paints, finishes and natural coatings
Doors and trim
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Basement finishing
Interior design and furnishing
Cleaning and maintenance
Recycling and composting
Exteriors
Decks, porches and gazebos
Permeable laneways and patios
Landscaping
Rainwater Collection & Watering
Food production
Natural swimming pools and ponds
Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums
EDUCATION HUB
Online courses
For homeowners
For professionals
Special offers
INFORMATION
Satisfaction policy
Frequently asked questions
Back to Guides
Categories
Planning and Design
Foundations and Basements
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
New foundations and slab-on-grade
Foundation and basement improvements
Waterproofing and drainage
Walls and Roofs
Mechanical systems
Interiors
Exteriors
Foundations, Basements & Slab-on-Grade
127 - 144 of 228 Posts
Should I vent the space between a block wall and vapor barrier?
Posted by Nick Santore
Oct. 10, 2020
Basements improvements
1 response
What is the best way to finish a basement with exposed pink fiberglass insulation?
Posted by Claudia Fieo
Oct. 6, 2020
Basements improvements
How much does it cost to build a slab on grade for a 1200 square foot house?
Posted by Walter Hale
Oct. 1, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Can you install a slab on grade foundation in the fall and leave it over winter?
Posted by Matthew Gioia
Sept. 21, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Related products
See more
View
GEO-Slab insulated Frost Protected Shallow Foundation Forms by Legalett
By Legalett Canada Inc.
Insulated Slab-on-Grade Foundations
Official partner
View
Insulated Concrete Forms
By POWERHOUSE ICF
View
EXCEL Chimney
By ICC Industrial Chimney Company Inc.
Wood burning stoves and fireplaces
Official partner
View
5-25
By Helix Steel
View
ISORAD V2 R10-R15 | Radiant under slab rigid insulation
By Isolofoam Group
Expanded Polystyrene
Official partner
View
ICF Bracing System
By Giraffe ICF Bracing Rental & Sales
View
Arctic Form
By Mono Slab EZ Form LLC
View
Vertical ICF Blocks
By Hobbs Building Systems, LLC
View
Element ICF standard block
By Cascade ICF
View
READY MIX
By Ernest Maier
View
Fastfoot
By Fab-Form Industries
View
StormBrixx
By ACO Systems, Ltd.
What is the best way to stop thermal bridging between my ICF block construction walls and my footing?
Posted by Walter van den Broek
Sept. 18, 2020
Foundation choices
1 response
Is sealing basement concrete floor against radon a good idea?
Posted by Tim Hanrahan
Sept. 18, 2020
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
3 responses
Could we use a raft slab with ICF walls on a sloped site?
Posted by Paul Fischer
Sept. 15, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
In ICF Construction, what is a good thermal break solution at a door threshold?
Posted by Shaun B
Sept. 13, 2020
Slab on Grade
3 responses
Do you have recommendations for radon sealing basement concrete & installing new flooring?
Posted by M N
Sept. 1, 2020
Basements improvements
1 response
How do I get rid of moisture with cement floor crawl space that has a vapour barrier?
Posted by Cindy Chatham 04 chatham
Aug. 25, 2020
Crawl spaces
1 response
Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?
Posted by Tim Hanrahan
Aug. 20, 2020
Basements improvements
7 responses
Should you allow air flow through a crawl space with a dirt floor?
Posted by Amber Murray
Aug. 17, 2020
Crawl spaces
3 responses
Can my shallow crawl space be converted to a slab foundation?
Posted by Sian O'Keefe
Aug. 15, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Is it possible to do a mono pour if you have a covered porch?
Posted by Frank Gascon
Aug. 10, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?
Posted by Kim Boas
July 24, 2020
Basements improvements
3 responses
How would I rectifiy problem of foundation wall cracks with finished basement?
Posted by Terry P
July 22, 2020
Basements improvements
3 responses
How would I detail the connection between the wall and floating slab?
Posted by Brendon Fraser
July 17, 2020
Slab on Grade
2 responses
How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?
Posted by john flannery
July 14, 2020
Foundation and basement improvements
5 responses
Previous
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Next
Back
An error occurred. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Close
Cancel
Confirm