What are the pros and cons of building a house on a slab on grade foundation?
...or heating etc? To your first point, a properly-built slab on grade will be more durable and resilient than a basement. The only reason a slab would crack and damage a house is if it isn’t properly made.
Assuming you don’t build on a flood plain, a slab will also not flood. With a basement, you can take measures to pr...