When building slab foundations, the concrete pour comes after the footings ... of foam board can go on top of the vapor barrier for insulation and further waterproofing. Wire mesh comes next ...

Here's a detailed cost breakdown of our slab foundation. Concrete slab costs can vary depending on size, detailed specs, labor hired out, and material prices at the time of building.

A slab foundation is made of concrete that is typically 4" to 6" thick in the center. The concrete slab is often placed on a layer of sand for drainage or to act as a cushion. Houses built on a ...

Passive Houses in colder climates are super-insulated, usually with a thick layer of plastic foam under the concrete slab on grade ... and fill the floor with insulation instead.