Floating slabs are foundational structures well-suited for almost any building. They do not require anchoring but are constructed to "float" on the ground without direct supports like beams, footings or thickened edges. In this foundation type, footings integrate into a monolithic slab unit. As a result, all concrete may be poured in a single stage, for faster installation and cost savings of up to 50%, compared to conventional frost wall foundations.
Contact ECONO-SLAB™ about your foundation ahead of the building design & order process to maximize savings.
ECONO-SLAB™ foundations are designed by professional engineers who assess project needs before developing the best fit solution with stamped engineered drawings.
The ECONO-SLAB™ is a pre-engineered, dimensionally stable metal form with pre-cut, high-strength rebar package designed to spec. With the metal form in place, concrete slabs can be formed and laid over the ground without frost walls or footings. In addition, with the reinforced slab in place, the structure's weight is distributed in more directions, allowing for better stability.
With an ECONO-SLAB™ Foundation System, every foundation is
In areas that experience freezing temperatures, concrete floating slabs must be insulated. Since this foundation type has no footings, insulation is laid underneath the slab and along the edges to prevent frost penetration. This insulation is more cost-effective than building a foundation with footings and frost walls as the extensive excavation, and extra concrete costs far outweigh the price of insulation.
Often, industrial and commercial floor slabs are looked over when it comes to heating/insulation. However, slab foundations like the ECONO-SLAB™ pair ideally with in-floor radiant heating and provide evenly distributed heating throughout an entire floor area, providing an environmentally sound, comfortable working environment for new buildings.
The ECONO-SLAB™ also comes with anchor bolt templates where required. These templates allow for perfect placement of the anchors, and anyone who has been at this for a while knows that can be an issue. Being able to erect a structure without delays is crucial in a four-season climate.
A revolutionary new ECONO-SLAB™ bracket adds multiple uses to the system. We can now form inside angles without running bars through the complete form. Instead, bars can be run along the walls or frame lines of almost any shape structure.
Not only can it create an inside 90, but it can also be used to make obscure angles that formerly presented an issue.
Floating slabs are commonly used as foundations for manufacturing workshops, garages and sheds. Other suitable applications include:
Large floating slabs are suitable for a wider range of applications than any other foundation type. Check with ECONO-SLAB™ whether a floating slab foundation is right for your project.
Floating foundations are practical solutions across cold and warm climates. Slabs serve as frost-protected barriers preventing moisture and frost from seeping into the superstructure. Furthermore, site preparation for installing a foundation system is minimal compared to the excavation required for conventional foundations. Compared to a frost wall and footing foundation, they eliminate the heavier digging and excavation required, reducing overall construction costs and providing a more eco-friendly building system that uses much less concrete.
Overall, slab foundations are ideal in remote areas and enjoy widespread usage in cold region construction.
Manufactured in Canada, with patents across Canada and the United States, ECONO-SLAB™ foundations are built to withstand the harshest conditions.
ECONO-SLAB™ foundations are dimensionally perfect, providing pre-engineered technology and structural superiority for each project. Systems ship complete and ready to install with installation manual and stamped engineered drawings. Any contractor or DIYer can easily install it by following the drawings. ECONO-SLAB™ continues to refine its system with each new project.
Whether you’re building yourself, a contractor or a metal building supplier, we have the best concrete foundation solution for your need.
Contact us to have a no-obligation ECONO-SLAB™ quote prepared for your project. Better yet, if you contact us before you design or order your building, we can help with a foundation design that saves you the maximum possible on your whole project.
