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Crawl Spaces or Slab on Grade Foundations?
Crawl spaces

Should I build on a slab on grade foundation or a crawl space?

...isture from the ground.  •    Building on high ground eliminates any risk of flooding. •    A slab on grade with a frost-protection skirt designed for its specific climate will not heave.  •    EPS foam with parging on it or an exterior cement board will dissuade termites in low to moderate risk areas. In high risk ...