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Slab on grade or a foundation and basement?
Slab on Grade

Slab-on-grade vs foundation and crawlspace or basement

...foundation choice? Or is a basement better? Traditionally, home construction often starts with a concrete basement foundation - But is that the best choice?  The first factors to consider when designing the foundation system for a home are lot size and soil conditions. When space is limited (with total footprint and he...