Thanks for uploading this. I’ve been wanting to build a garage addition on
our house which is on a slope. Is there any reason you used sand instead of
filling it all in with rock? Have you had any settling problems with the
slab since this install? I’ll keep watching your videos to see, but I just
so happened to start here.
If you have not done so, I would suggest you cover each drain pipe outlet
with a screen to keep little critters out. You know–mice, rats, squirrels,
chip monks, skunks, etc.
Why did you place the insulation on the inside of the foundation? Wouldn’t
it be more efficient to place it on the outside to use the foundation as a
thermal mass? Plus it would provide a little more protection from frost
heave.
Well, the two long walls are inside the building. So all that concrete is
acting as a thermal mass. The two short walls are facing outside. What I
wanted to do was NOT heat the sand mass, because I’m not heating the
building up to living temps I don’t want to put so much energy into heating
it up. You generally want a huge thermal mass under the slab if you want
your building to last through long periods when the heat is off. (like a
house) :)
Thanks for uploading this. I’ve been wanting to build a garage addition on
our house which is on a slope. Is there any reason you used sand instead of
filling it all in with rock? Have you had any settling problems with the
slab since this install? I’ll keep watching your videos to see, but I just
so happened to start here.
If you have not done so, I would suggest you cover each drain pipe outlet
with a screen to keep little critters out. You know–mice, rats, squirrels,
chip monks, skunks, etc.
Why did you place the insulation on the inside of the foundation? Wouldn’t
it be more efficient to place it on the outside to use the foundation as a
thermal mass? Plus it would provide a little more protection from frost
heave.
Well, the two long walls are inside the building. So all that concrete is
acting as a thermal mass. The two short walls are facing outside. What I
wanted to do was NOT heat the sand mass, because I’m not heating the
building up to living temps I don’t want to put so much energy into heating
it up. You generally want a huge thermal mass under the slab if you want
your building to last through long periods when the heat is off. (like a
house) :)
use water to settle the sand tight. Test for good drainage at same time
great videos.. funny to watch the hydraulics on your excavator are slowly
bleeding and lowering the bucket.. great project!! well done