Insulated slab foundation / Discussions

...slab on grade, passive solar home for 2 retirees in 2021. We each are sketching out our dream 1300sf plans, but can't quite agree.  Is there something to help us to the next stage.

...foundation uses 'insulation' as insulation instead, read more here on our slab guide page - How to build a slab on grade foundation in a cold climate and prevent frost heave Wyoming is a cold climate for sure, but there are much colder climates with slabs that never had a problem. what is missing from the equation in w...

...insulated slab while turning the basement into a thermal battery by filling it with sand and running piples through it. If so, can you recommend any companies who would be up to the task? Yes, you can for sure jack up a cottage and build a slab underneath and drop it back down. 2-3 feet won’t do it though,  you’ll need...

...insulated house on an insulated slab are heated floors necessary? Whether or not you need radiant heat in a slab on grade foundation floor that is super insulated depends on your climate, the amount of insulation, any floor coverings you put on, and finally how you personally define comfort. See this page that talks in...