Among new construction homes, slab and crawl spaces are the most popular types of foundations. With a slab foundation, the property is constructed on top of a thick, level concrete slab.

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Slab-on-grade concrete foundations will typically last 80 to 100 years. Wood used in other foundation forms will need to be termite-proofed every 12 years and waterproofing should last 10 years.

Charleston officials may soon move to ban slab-on-grade construction in the 100-year flood plain. The climate-egregious building practice puts homeowners at greater flood risk. FEMA has ...

4. Cost Savings Cost savings is one of the biggest advantages. In many cases, the home buyer can shave as much as $10,000 off the cost of the house. If it is built on a slab there is no crawl ...

References: ACI 302-IR-04: Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction ACI 302-2R-06: Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials ...

Concrete Concrete Equipment & Products Specification Limits on Slab-on-Grade Placement Size ACI 302 has stated since 1980 that a limited placement size concept has not achieved any better ...

"The better slab you make, the less cracking, and the better for (the prevention of) radon and termites, because they both like cracks," said Florida House's architect, Terry Osborn.