SLAB ON GRADE
Foundation slab, more commonly known as slab-on-grade is a common type of poured concrete foundation used in homes. In a residential home, this type of foundation is usually seen in your basement, and in your garage or shed. Konstruction Group Inc. is a Toronto foundation company that specializes in new custom homes and renovations.
Konstruction Group Inc. recommends the use of foundation slab in areas that are heated or insulated because of the long winters in Canada. That’s because concrete slab crack if exposed to freeze-thaw conditions. It’s also used if the soil has high bearing capacity and is proven to be stable. If your lot is located on relatively good soil, then you’re in luck. Not only it’s much easier to construct a foundation slab, it’s also much cheaper than other options. The only downside is that there won’t be a basement beneath.
Foundation Slab is Prone to Damage
Foundation slabs are easily damaged because they span a wide area. Therefore, it’s important to seek professional foundation slab construction services by a reliable company.
This is where we come in. Konstruction Group Inc. is a residential foundation contractor who specializes on construction of residential foundation. We take everything into account and big considerations are tackled early in the building stage. This includes: foundation settlement, soil upheaval, and potential cracks.
If unexpected problems do arise, we offer a myriad of innovative and safe solutions. There are no problems without a solution for team of experts with years under the belt. You can count on us to execute a high degree of workmanship in a very timely manner.
Foundation Slab Services
Konstruction Group Inc. offers professional concrete slab services for any type of residential project. With years of experience and a diversified portfolio of completed projects under our belt, we can pour any concrete slab with a thickness most commonly of 4-5 inches. Whether you would like to put basement slab, garage slab, slab for your backyard shed, we can make it happen.
Advantages of Concrete Slab Foundation
Concrete slab foundation will cost you the least amongst the other types of foundation.
Concrete slab foundations does not require the construction of pier and tie beams.
Excavation works is required; but in a much smaller scale as compared to below-grade foundation so excavation costs are much lower.
Utility bills are significantly much smaller due to the absence of crawl spaces. Heating and cooling requirements are lower.
Because crawlspaces are non-existent, mold and mildew are not an issues, nor are rodents and insects.
Concrete slab foundations are much easier to construct. The slab itself can be poured in a single day. Though there are prep works beforehand, the entire process can be finished in less than a few days on average.
There are wider ranges of flooring options that you can choose from, including stained concrete or epoxy finish.
Why Choose Us?
Konstruction Group Inc. is one of the top construction companies in Toronto and the GTA. We offer a diversified portfolio of completed projects ranging from any type of residential and commercial projects, big or small.
We also have years of relevant experience of the industry and we are familiar to a high degree about the Ontario Building Code and laws governing foundation construction. We also value the trust of given to us by our clients and this is something we aim to protect. To inquire about our services, please don’t hesitate to call us or fill out the estimate form. We offer free quotation and safe on site visits around Toronto and the GTA.