Are slabs or timber required on the ground for floor construction?
The foundation is “traditionally” the most damage-prone part of a building. Many instances o damage to structures due to timber and concrete etc. The fact is that both a slab on the ground and a suspended foundation will work. Provided they are built correctly. Slab on the ground: The best alternative is insulation – primarily stone wool – on the slab’s underside. Timber should never be in contact with concrete. A thin floating floor on the topside is good choice for comfort. Suspended ground floor: Over a century old, the principle is based on the fact that heat radiates into the crawl space through the floor and from the fire place foundation extending to the ground. In other words, the modern foundation should be ventilated with indoor air in order to be comparable with the methods used in the “good old days”. Well insulated floor joists and insufficient ventilation during summer can cause mould in a crawl space ventilated with outdoor air.
