Slabs

Pour Even Concrete Slabs
Create a key with strips of rigid foam to keep intersecting slabs from moving independently.
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 Concrete Mix
Learn how to choose the right mix for your small masonry projects from dozens of specialized bagged-concrete 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
Builder Tim Biebel gives an overview of the cost-saving and energy-efficient details used for the insulated slab foundation in the 2017 FHB House.
Prepping for Radon
A few hundred dollars of prevention can save future headaches.
A Slab Appeals to Potential Buyers
The FHB House team finds a balance between improved performance and construction costs.
Episode 25: Partition-Wall Window, Pergolas, and Fire Blocking
In this week's podcast, Justin tells Rob to get his own lumber guy, and Brian gives URLs for everything including things that don't have URLs.

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