Slab-on-grade foundations are one of the most common foundations in the U.S. becasue they can be adapted to perform well in a wide range of climate zones and difficult soil conditions.
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Expansive soils can wreak havoc on conventional wire-mesh reinforced slabs. A... More
How site preparation, insulation, vapor barrier, a proper mix, and curing all work... More
Skip the sleepers and float the subfloor over the insulation. More
One of Jake Lewandowski's recent jobs proved to be a textbook case for how to... More
How to replace an old brick pier with a Lally column without cracking the beam or... More
The trick to pouring a large slab by yourself is to form it into smaller sections. More
Matt Risinger tackles cosmetic repairs to a polished concrete slab, using an epoxy repair to render unsightly cracks nearly invisible. More