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Which is better a crawl space foundation or concrete slab foundation?
without knowing your climate, the best would be a crawl space with a concrete slab.
Can mud injection equipment be used to repair a leak in a slab on grade foundation?
Yes, mud injection can be used to repair a leak in a slab of foundation. Often it is the cheapest fix available.
How much does it cost per yard for a foundation slab to be poured?
There really is no set price for what it costs to pour a foundation slab. This really depends on the size of the area covered?æand materials poured.
What is a pad foundation and when is it used?
A Pad foundation is just a concrete slab with no foundation walls. They are typically used in the South where this is no or minimal frost lines.
What are the types of raft foundation?
Types of raft foundation are 1. Solid slab raft 2. Beam and slab raft 3. Cellular rafts
How thick should a concrete slab foundation be?
4 To 6 inches
What is cheaper foundation or slab?
It all depends on the ground conditions and the load of the building. The is also a little confusion around your terminology as the term 'foundation slab' is legitimate. Maybe you are referring to strip foundation versus raft foundation. There are also basement foundations which will help stiffen the construction of a building and anchor it into the ground.
Are concrete cracks in the slab serious?
yes and no if it is like a foundation it could be because your foundation is settleing and is gettin uneven and can continue to crack
What is solid slab?
A solid slab is either solid concrete foundation or a flat solid wood door as opposed to a hollow core or a panel door.
How do you dry wet carpet on a slab foundation?
There are five ways in which a person can dry wet the carpet on a slab foundation. The five ways include sealing gaps, sealing the concrete, air to air exchange, use of the dehumidifier, and air conditioning.
What is a concrete plinth?
A plinth is a base or foundation for an object, sometimes referred to colloquially as a slab. However, "plinth" usually refers to the base of a sculpture and is reserved for reference to works of art. Slab usually refers to the foundation for a shed, etc.
Where is bathtub trap located on concrete?
The bathtub trap for a tub located directly on a slab foundation is in the soil under the concrete slab. The builder should have left a small opening in the foundation around drain and trap so that it may be serviced in the future. WIth some excavation you should find the trap about eight inches below the slab surface probably in the direction of a wall where the drain vent stack will rise up through the foundation as well.
What is mud sill?
A mudsill is the board that you see bolted down to the foundation walls or to the slab.
How much does a concrete foundation slab cost?
Here is an estimate from another site. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Building-Homes-Extensions-2333/slab-foundation.htm
Can a house on a slab be moved successfully?
This would depend on what type of exterior wall construction was used, but the answer for most homes is "yes". A standard wood frame home can be moved by detaching it from a slab foundation. This will require a new foundation for the new location, but the rest of the home can be left in tact.
Can a slab on grade be a floating slab?
In laymen's terms, yes. Many people use the terms Slab-on-grade & Floating Slab interchangeably. However, architects, engineers, and construction workers may have a more refined interpretation. Most commonly, a Slab-on-grade construction refers to a foundation in which the a concrete slab (also most commonly thickened at the perimeter) rest directly on grade (aka ground). Where as a Floating Slab foundation refers to a concrete slab resting directly on the grade independently placed within a stem wall (aka foundation wall), which extends down to the depth of the local frost line, running around the entire perimeter. The walls of the building/structure are then built upon this "stem wall". This latter type of construction creates a 'heat bubble' so that the floor is not as subject to the expansion due to frost and secures the structures walls by being supported below the frost line.
How do you raise a slab foundation?
Hire someone. This is not a do-it-yourself type of project. The contractor will essentially drill holes in the low parts of the foundation and pump a new concrete mixture (although it is not pure concrete anymore) underneath your current slab, which with enough pressure, will cause it to lift. You will have to have portions of the floor removed (whatever is on top of the slab) to get down to the slab however, so costs can add up quickly, unless you just have carpet everywhere (which is easy to remove and replace).
Why is water coming out from under the slab foundation?
you may have a septic system leak or a water main leak
Is it cheaper to have a basement covered under insurance or a slab foundation?
A slab is cheaper to build than a basement. The basement will give more space but is more likely to leak and more can go wrong.
Do I need a concrete slab foundation for a steel storage shed?
No, although that would be great there are other options. You may also build a wooden foundation and it will work just as well.
What does it mean when a stick built house has a continuous foundation?
It means the house, esp. meaning the roof is not premanufactured (indicating it is "hand stacked" - a prefered more laborious process), and it's built on a slab foundation as apposed to a raised foundation.
Where is the stepped strip foundation used?
A stepped strip foundation is often used on a sloping site where the steps allow the foundation to follow the slope without too much excavation, when compared with excavations and retaining walls. A floor structure that spans between perimeter strip foundations , whether over intermediate piles or not, also minimises excavation, when compared with a slab on grade or slab on fill floor.
Is there a difference in building cost per square foot if you build on an at ground slab rather than basement foundation?
Definetly less expensive to build on a slab, but you also don't get the added sq footage of the basement.
Procedures in constructing a raft foundation?
Raft foundation is reinforced concrete slab that is supported on a compacted hardcore base that is bigger than the raft. The procedures in construction the foundation involves checking the soil properties, and making the edge of the raft stepped to make a toe so the outer leaf of the wall goes below ground. The slab is reinforced with steel, a radon barrier is added, and a damp proof course is put in.
What is neck column in construction?
In construction a column neck is part of the slab foundation. It is put in place to help stabilize the concrete.
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