Frost walls / Discussions

...frost wall. If you are in fact building a slab, stem walls are a very costly and unnecessary component, here is our slab on grade best practices DIY building guide page. The only reason to build stem walls / frost walls is to get below the frost line, and you can accomplish the same thing a lot easier and cheaper by ju...

...Frost wall and crawl space: Pros are conditioned space for utilities and HVAC, elevated foundation to manage slope, prevents critters in crawl space and some storage.  Cons are managing moisture, cost, and cure time. 4. Slab on grade: Pros are insulates under skid, protection of underskid utilities and ease of installa...

Hi, how can I know the lowest ground temp in the Sudbury latitude up as far as temiskaming latitude? Ideally at various depths. Thanks for being there, Paul