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What foundation is best for a cottage on an island?

...foundations and that a slab would be better. Also the neighbour built a similar chalet using pier foundations on the island and was asked by the municipality to fill in between the piers with concrete blocks, but I thought this might create problems with condensation. So my questions are : 1. What is the best way to in...

Posted by Ben Barr Aug. 11, 2025 Foundation choices 1 response

Crawl space versus slab, which is better?

I am in the early stages of planning a new home build. Am I correct in assuming that slab on grade constuction with passive floor heating would rule out the use of a heat pump. Also I would question your depiction of crawl spaces as damp and moldy. In a previous house I built with ICF walls the crawlspace was warm and ...

Posted by Doug Bennett Jan. 5, 2025 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response