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Prefab frost-protected shallow foundation insulated form kit
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Raft slabs - how to build insulated frost protected shallow foundations (FPSF) on problem soils

...soil conditions (disturbed soil, expansive soils, low-bearing capacity, high water tables, etc.) traditionally require significant investment in drainage, soil replacement and compaction before an engineer will approve a project. Add the potential for frost heave in cold climates into the equation, and it's easy to und...