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Posted on January 9, 2022January 12, 2022

Shorts-Sub-Slab Assembly

What needs to be under a slab?  Well, it kind of depends.  Is the slab for a home or an accessory building?  Is there heat in the slab?  Is there a radon requirement?  This quick post is all about what I like to see included under a slab and the reasoning behind the sequencing.

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Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Construction Design-Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring soil gas that is present in many locations throughout North America.  The gas can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted but it is known to cause lung cancer. Continue reading “Construction Design-Radon”

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