How Do You Prepare A Building Site For A Slab Foundation?
Proper building site preparation is essential for project success when it comes to slab foundations. Uneven building surfaces present the basis for uneven foundations and subsequently weakened structures. Measures need to be taken to ensure an even surface, so problems can be avoided when the slab is poured. Later may be too late to try to fix it. Best to make sure the site is free of roots and debris, filled, leveled and compacted. So plan to do it right, get the assistance you need and sleep well knowing that your prep work is responsible for another great foundation. Step 1 Look over your building site to determine where your slab will sit, and what orientation you plan to build. Check to see that your slab can fit between any large boulders and if you need to reinforce a hanging wall. Step 2 Verify the type of soil and the soil depth and determine its stability. Check with a soil engineer to be sure what you’re dealing with. Clay soils can expand and shrink and sandy soils can be u
