Slab foundations are cost-effective. However, they have some issues. The houses built on a cheap slab foundation are neither energy-efficient nor durable. Slab foundations in a cold climate are complicated. In this video, you learn the basics about slab foundations and see a proper slab foundation, which I recommend.

00:00 Slab foundation origin
00:36 Cheap slab foundation
00:55 Slab foundation thickness
01:09 Floor heating system
01:46 Wasted energy
02:18 Insulation problems
02:52 Durability problems
04:03 Sometimes lose and always win
04:12 A proper slab foundation
05:40 Beam foundation
05:52 Thank you

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