Raised Slab Foundation
Slab on grade styles also known as monolithic have basic footings a rock layer for.
Raised slab foundation. What is a slab foundation. Slab on grade versus floating. One solution we re considering is a raised foundation that utilizes a minimum of footings. Since there are no under floor space requirements the floor can be lower to the ground if handicapped or accessibility requirements are needed.
A raised foundation is a foundation that as its name would suggest is the main floor of a home or business that is raised above the plane of the surrounding earth. A raised slab foundation is a good idea if you don t foresee a future remodel project and if you prefer to avoid any moisture and allergen issues typically associated with crawlspaces. Along with the concrete slab foundation the raised version accounts for most of the foundation options used for homes in most of the world at least the industrialized world. Ideally we d like a radiant heated concrete slab but realize this might not be practical.
If you live in an area that has a flood threat a raised floor makes sense. Conventional foundations also known as t shaped are styles that have more heavy duty. The idea being that a floating design would sit gently on the land and allow natural drainage to occur under the house as it continues downhill. I also prefer a monolithic slab with a proper turned down foundation.