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Pouring a Monolithic Slab on grade for a Passive Solar LEED Home © Ecohome
Slab on Grade

Monolithic slab-on-grade foundations - Super insulated for LEED Homes & Passive House

...construction, however it is also perfectly suitable for stronger, heavier wall construction methods like CMU masonry walls or highly insulated and durable ICF construction. Reduced flood and water damage risks: Slab foundations naturally reduce the risk of basement flooding, and guess what? Insurance companies tend to ...