Concrete slab / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...concrete floors now because they provide a very balanced and comfortable distribution of heat. Those systems are most commonly hydronic, meaning heated liquid is pumped through tubing in the concrete which then radiates that heat into the house. View the slab on grade foam forms installation video here.   Hy...

...concrete also hardens in less than 24 hours compared to conventional concrete, which takes several days to sufficiently harden. Low-emission concrete blocks © Solidia Technologies® The end result is a 70% reduction in the total ecological footprint of conventional concrete, including 60 to 80% less water consumed. An...

...concrete. So we chose a concrete mix that included 50% recycled material, which significantly lowers the total emissions of our build, and brings in some LEED points as well. Recycled concrete polished slab © Ecohome There is an often overlooked advantage when you choose a slab over a basement - concrete is very expe...

...slab-on-grade construction Slab-on-grade construction is best if: Slab on grade polished concrete floor © Bala Structures A slab floor is a fantastic way to start a passive solar home, as your entire floor surface consists of several inches of thermal mass to absorb heat. A slab is a great place to bury electrical wo...