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    Thickened Edge slab or standard wall and footing

    JAE: your right, i don't think the insulation would work that well in an unheated structure. I am going to the standard footing and stem wall to ensure to issue with frost. Cheap insurance for a struture i don't want moving!Q thanks so much for your feedback!
  2. James275

    Thickened Edge slab or standard wall and footing

    Thanks Civilperson. Appreciate your insight. I will do exactly that.
  3. James275

    Thickened Edge slab or standard wall and footing

    One end of it, about 900 SF will be heated like a home.
  4. James275

    Thickened Edge slab or standard wall and footing

    Hey all. A simple question to the experts, but i am building a utility building(60x48)to be used as a shop for ranch and farm functions. I am looking to do a thickened edge slab or footing and stem wall. Because of price i am considering the thickened edge which would be 24" deep at the edge...

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