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concrete slab for new home in coloma, wi

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how thick should the slab be, should it be reinforced with mesh or rebar?
 
#3 · (Edited)
And use a vapor barrier under the slab on the crushed stone capillary break: http://www.nrmca.org/aboutconcrete/cips/29p.pdf

Air seal the slab: http://www.100khouse.com/2009/06/24/passive-project-under-slab-air-sealing/

No loose sand layer: http://www.buildingscience.com/docu...nvestigating-and-diagnosing-moisture-problems

Check your heating degree days for required rigid foam board at perimeter:
http://www.energycodes.gov/support/slab_faq.stm

Soil conditions and the plans will dictate required use of steel, as mentioned.

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Gary
 
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