Floating slabs are a form of foundation that provides an economical solution compared to traditional slab foundations. Floating slabs do not require excessive excavation but are constructed to "float" on the ground without direct supports like beams, footings, or thickened edges.
The ECONO-SLAB™ floating slab features a pre-engineered 2-way reinforced perimeter. This distributes loads in more directions, allowing for better stability throughout the slab.
Learn the various steps to build a floating slab below.
Before starting the project, a complete set of site-specific P. Eng stamped drawings are necessary. Foundations should be designed to meet local, municipal, and national building codes. The drawings provide a graphic representation of the final construction to help contractors provide accurate cost estimates and execute builds efficiently.
Concrete slab foundations like ECONO-SLAB™ are designed by professional engineers who assess project needs before developing the best fit solution. ECONO-SLAB™ provides clients with custom-designed foundations and certified drawings.
Contact ECONO-SLAB™ before beginning your building design to discuss your foundation options and get the most out of your project budget.
The initial stages of construction require inspection and clearing of the land. This includes removing trees and the upper layer of soil to prepare for digging and filling with concrete.
The ECONO-SLAB™ design allows for much faster site preparation. Simply remove organic matter down to the hard pan and then compact a minimum of 8" of free-draining gravel to level the surface. And be ready to install the system!
Even when compared to a thickened edge slab, site preparation is simpler, making the ECONO-SLAB™ highly appealing to DIY customers for their projects.
Standard projects require trenches for frost walls running 4’-6’. Depending on the building, footing may also be required.
The ECONO-SLAB™ floating concrete slab design, however:
Pre-engineered metal forms and pre-cut bar packages from ECONO-SLAB™ are specifically designed for each project and structure.
A good foundation must be strong enough to withstand all types of loads the building and climate will exert on it.
The ECONO-SLAB™ eliminates one of the biggest issues with your anchor bolt placement! Location templates guarantee anchors are set in the exact position required. This allows for perfect placement of the anchors, eliminating a common challenge in foundation placement. Erecting your structure without delays is crucial in a four-season climate.
Once the metal form is in place, the ECONO-SLAB™ is formed over the ground. As the concrete is poured in the ECONO-SLAB™ form, the loads are distributed in multiple directions, allowing for better stability. The special rebar helps the concrete support the weight of the structure while also retaining its integrity.
ECONO-SLAB™ floating slab foundation kits ship complete and ready to install with galvalume forms, threaded rebar, fasteners, bolts, an installation manual, and stamped engineered drawings. As a result, less labour to install the system needed, resulting in considerable savings.
With the ECONO-SLAB™ form in place, contact a concrete batch plant to have the required amount of concrete delivered to your location. There is no waiting for contractors to form a project. This is a DIYer's dream!
Using ECONO-SLAB™'s specified concrete mix also eliminates the need for control joints, making the job far easier. Cuts in conventional slabs weaken the foundation before it even gets put to use. A cleanable surface is a must for many businesses today, and cuts in the concrete don't lend themselves to a sanitary environment.
The ECONO-SLAB™ foundation system provides pre-engineered technology and structural superiority for every project. The advantages of ECONO-SLAB™ floating foundations include:
ECONO-SLAB™ concrete slab foundations improve the strength of the foundation and simplify the process to get your project complete within your timeline.
Check with ECONO-SLAB™ today to see if a floating slab foundation can help save your project significant time and money.
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.
