Slab on grade / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...slab.  Related slab on grade foundation pages: Slab-on-grade technical guide Building a thickened edge slab on grade with normal soil conditions How to build a frost protected shallow foundation easily in cold climates with ICF forms The following is a technical guide for slab-on-grade home construction. The design a...

...slab on grade and a crawl space? A slab on grade, or ‘frost protected shallow foundation’ is exactly that, a slab of concrete on the ground. There’s more to it of course, but let’s start with a ‘win’ in the comprehension department shall we?  A slab on grade rests directly on the ground, and a crawl space on the other...

...on it won't be; it can be pretty unforgiving to kids that wipe out on it; standing on concrete can be tough on your joints so it's a good idea to have cushioned pads where you regularly stand for long periods of time like in front of the sink; verify that any finishes you intend to apply don't contain VOCs. Non-toxic ...

...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...