SLABS

Slab Foundations are large thick slabs of concrete that vary in size, usually 4 – 6 inches thick towards the center and is poured all at once and is directly on the ground. To allow for maximum strength around the perimeter the edges on a slab are thicker. In order to make the slab sturdy and handle the extreme weight of bearing a house or other structures it’s generally reinforced with rebar or post tension cables. Sand is utilized to improve drainage and act as a cushion for the slab that is poured on top of it.

This type of foundation does not have a basement or crawl space underneath it, the floor of the construction is built directly on top of the slab. Typically these types of foundations are found in warmer regions of the country, northern regions generally have a basement foundation because of the colder climates. Graded soil plays a very vital role when pouring a slab foundation, if ti is not properly graded it could sink or settle due to the soil conditions.