Slab insulation / Discussions

What are the best below grade drainage layers for a slab on grade foundation?

...slab on grade foundation starts with building it on a suitable base that won't heave and that has sufficient drainage. First I would read this page - How to build a slab on grade foundation: the Ecohome step by step guide We can advise you on the best practices for building a slab on grade, but you would still need a d...

Posted by stephan prystanski April 7, 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