Concrete slab / Discussions

How do you run ducts for heating and cooling with slab on grade construction?

...slab on grade foundation - or frost protected shallow foundation - is a great alternative to a standard foundation, and they work in all climates, contrary to what a lot of people think. This page is a great start for all things slab related - How to buid a slab on grade foundation - the Ecohome A to Z guide You open u...

Posted by Kurt Piemonte April 24, 2025 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best way to build a slab foundation on a slope?

...slab to the one below. Thanks, Keri   There are many ways to build a slab on grade foundation on sloped building lots, but doing three separate slabs isn’t necessarily the cheapest option. Did you specifically want a 3 level house or is that something you have chosen simply to adapt to the terrain? I ask this because i...

Posted by keri gelenian Nov. 23, 2020 Foundation choices 2 responses