Slabs

Simple Screed for Sloping Slabs
Use this easy-to-make block screed to pitch garage slabs in front of an overhead door.
9 More Building Science Mistakes to Avoid
From not venting your bathroom to not venting your siding, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right.
Pour Even Concrete Slabs
Create a key with strips of rigid foam to keep intersecting slabs from moving independently.
Can You Add Water to Concrete?
It can be tempting to add water to make your mix easier to pour and finish, but be careful or you could weaken the concrete.
Mark Holes for Anchor Bolts Fast
Carpenters used to make bolt-hole markers from job-site scraps, but the commercially produced version from Big Foot Tools has been a favorite with framers for over a decade.
High-Performance Raft Slab
This versatile frost-protected shallow foundation is adaptable for different wall systems and climates.
Timeless Tip: Tunneling Under Slabs
Use standard plumbing parts to quickly dig a narrow hole under a slab.
Choosing the Right Bagged Concrete Mix
Learn how to choose the best concrete mix for your small masonry projects from dozens of specialized pre-packaged options.
Insulating Gravel
The relatively high price of Glavel—an insulating foam-glass foundation base material—is offset by the lack of a need for rigid foam sub-slab insulation.
Designing and Pouring an Insulated Slab
See how to detail the footings, sub-slab insulation, vapor barrier, and sill plates for a simple, cost-effective slab-on-grade foundation.

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