Slab on grade skirting / Discussions

What is the proper way to build a Slab on Grade Foundation?

...one 4b. I would like to build a Slab on Grade foundation. Reinforced concrete perimeter footings approximately 12" x 40" deep, and a 4" thick concrete slab on top of 2" rigid insulation. This will be a monolithic pour. The top of slab will be approx 12" above the soil. I plan to isulate the outside face of the perimete...

Posted by John Schureman March 25, 2025 Slab on Grade 3 responses

What is the best way to install slab on grade insulation?

...slab EPS foam insulation is nothing compared to the labor required to switch to an entirely different method of insulating. I would first point you to this page -  Slab on grade technical guide We have other pages on slab construction as well that are worth looking at, you can find them if you enter slab on grade in th...

Posted by paul fowler Aug. 26, 2021 Slab on Grade 3 responses

How much perimeter skirt insulation should go around a concrete slab?

...on nobody seems to be able to answer: We're building an 1100 sqft ranch on a monolithic slab w/ 2" hard foam insulation under slab (+ crushed stone & eps vapor barrier), and 2" hard foam insulation vertically around sides/edges of slab and subfloor above.  On top of the slab will be a wood subfloor web-truss system...

Posted by Insinuendo Insinuendo Aug. 5, 2022 Slab on Grade 3 responses