The 4' wing won't she'd water laying flat. It should be pitched away from the building if shedding water was the intention. The way it's laying flat it only insulates the ground out to a further point from the footing. Upon backfilling if the ground compresses that foam could pitch toward the footer creating a trough bringing water in the direction of the footing.

@BlackwoodVascular

23 күн бұрын

Would you be willing to help me design a house. @randyscrafts8575. Looking for someone in the northeast. My zip is 01106. Let me know if interested. Homeowner having difficulty finding contractors who know this

Absolutely smart and well executed!

Nice to see that someone still cares about how the house is built.

Frost-protected shallow foundation is a building method to build above the frost line, this is just an insulated foundation.

This is amazing

Is it possible to have a thermal break without a perimeter footing, such as in Post Frame style?

I don't believe the EPS is more susceptible to moisture. What product is used in docks?. Not the extruded product. Just saying

Can I use same foundation to make earthen floor instead of concrete?

@justinmyers719

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

I saw no french drains anywhere What if the water table rises to just below the slab The structure is built on a moat, but what if it wasn't, would a french drain be added, if yes, where would it be placed?

@RushFuture

7 жыл бұрын

IMHO this type of foundation doesn't need it.

So the apron won't be susceptible to frost heave???

@cheshstyles

4 жыл бұрын

What he mentioned would prevent settling along the garage side of the apron

The same foundation often built here (North-West Russia). But using XPS (extruded polystyrene foam). IMHO most expensive foundation without basement and uncertain effectiveness. I think this type of foundation promoted by foam producers.

@mannysahim2261

6 жыл бұрын

How can I jack up the a small house all around concrete blocks foundation

Cover it with dirt and point at it with your foot. I like half-@ss!