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The term cracked slab is not a technical term. You will not find it in any engineering text we are familiar with. The term cracked slab is used by lay people and foundation repair contractors. I frankly do not like the term and believe it should
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Moisture curing Single & 2 pack polyurethanes These are varnishes that produce a clear, very hard wearing surface on the wood in a matt, satin or high gloss finish. They require very little maintenance but darken with age. These fishines do not
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OBC Table 9.12.2.2 shows the minimum depths of foundations (which shows depth of foundation to below frost, ie 3'-11") But OBC 9.12.2.2 (6) (b) (iii) states these depths don't apply for buildings "not more than 55 m^2 (538 ft^2) in building area".
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You can use a slab-on-ground (floating slab) because it does not support the building structure above. Provide a bond break between the slab and existing foundation wall.
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My hardwood floor was installed 10 yrs. ago. It was nailed on plyboard, and nail down to the concrete floor. Now, I saw black round stains on some of the Oak flooring. I was told nailing down 3/4 plyboard on the slab concrete foundation will cau
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There are three options you have when choosing the thickness of the slab, 20mm, 30mm and very rarely 40mm. In our experience we find most kitchen work surfaces are 30mm. but that depends on your preference.
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• Identify the following symptoms to look for to determine if you have some fracture of our slab floor: • Cracks around windows and door frames • Sticky doors or windows that are difficult to open and close • Sloping floors • Stretched or buckled
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Our monolithic insulation design will protect your foundation from frost upheaval for the life of your structure.
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Our insulation requirements for frost protected footings are set at maximum requirements to prevent frost damage. The requirements will provide a satisfactory level of energy efficiency, comfort, and protection against moisture condensation.
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