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Sleestak
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03/07/2008 12:53 PM
I'm planning a large addition (in-law suite, master BR, sunroom). I already have a deep basement in my existing ranch, and right now I have two sump pumps working overtime, so I'm nervous about having more basement for the addition. I also might do radiant heat in portions of the addition. Slab sounds good, yes? But what's the benefit of a "raised slab" versus ordinary, or should I do a basement and risk water problems? I'm in Massachusetts.
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03/10/2008 3:09 PM
Research "Frost Protected Shallow Foundations" works in Alaska and Northern Europe
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