Protection / Discussions

How do you prevent moisture from getting into a basement footing?

...protection. What is your suggestion about preventing moisture from  getting into the concrete wall from footing? thanks! Great question, and yes, moisture from the ground will be absorbed through the footing of a basement foundation if it isn’t protected. There is usually some thought put towards protecting foundation ...

Posted by Frank Liu June 24, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

Protection from Insects for Legalett Geo-passive super insulated slab on grade?

I've already contacted Ecohome about a quote for a full turnkey eco-habitate s1600 for where I am here in Nova Scotia. But one concern I have about the Legalett slab is the possibility of insects, especially termites and/or carpenter ants infesting the EPS. Is that a danger? Among the many possible ways to protect agai...

Posted by James Burns April 30, 2020 Slab on Grade