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  1. SteveMatt

    Surface Bonding

    cross-posting from the Concrete forum... Hi folks, I have a question about the need for surface bonding. I am building an accessory building here in Vermont, that will sit on a slab that is poured over frost wall. I have the footing and footing drains in place, footing has rebar throughout...
  2. SteveMatt

    Surface Bonding

    Hi folks, I have a question about the need for surface bonding. I am building an accessory building here in Vermont, that will sit on a slab that is poured over frost wall. I have the footing and footing drains in place, footing has rebar throughout and hook dowels. I am starting to lay up...
  3. SteveMatt

    Feedback on foundation/slab insulation

    Carl, that looks like a nice resource. Thanks for sharing the doc and your thoughts on the approach.
  4. SteveMatt

    Feedback on foundation/slab insulation

    If you happen to come across, please share. But that is what I plan to do - both horizontal and vertical insulation.
  5. SteveMatt

    Feedback on foundation/slab insulation

    4x8 is what I was expecting to use, and I am inclined to put it on the inside of the walls too. Thanks!
  6. SteveMatt

    Feedback on foundation/slab insulation

    thanks folks. Anyone have any thoughts about insulating the below grade walls?
  7. SteveMatt

    Feedback on foundation/slab insulation

    Hi, Background: I am in northern Vermont, constructing an accessory building. First floor is a slab and will be for small equipment storage, and tool storage. First floor will be heated. Second floor will be a finished guest loft (heated, water, etc.). Foundation will be 6ft wall (to frost...
  8. SteveMatt

    Residential Foundation and Overwintering

    thanks Darth!
  9. SteveMatt

    Residential Foundation and Overwintering

    Guys, Thanks for your inputs, very much appreciated. Yes Darth, it actually is more of a September question because that's when we'd likely be getting to this unfortunately. Just to clarify too (I'd forgot to mention) that there will FOAMULAR 1000 XPS under the footings extending 4' to the...
  10. SteveMatt

    Residential Foundation and Overwintering

    Hi folks, I am planning to build a 24x32 accessory structure, for myself. One of the gable ends will be below grade (i.e., a walkout) Location is northern Vermont. For budget reasons, it will be a multi-year project. I would like to phase it such that the site work, footings, and foundation...
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