Recent content by Trav

Yes this will be 99% a woodworking shop, so not alot of weight going on it (might have 2000ish pounds of wood permanently in a corner would be the heaviest thing.) I might park my half ton in it for a night but not often and not for extended periods. I think you're correct and the 3" would...

I did not consider the alternate high and low spots in the base and slab that you're mentioning here and absolutely don't want those problems. This and many other replies have convinced me, I believe i'll be going for a 4" slab. Much rather pay for it now rather than down the road.

The reference is an excellent idea, definitely will ask that. He stated this plan out so confidently that I found it awkward to question it so there should be an example somewhere nearby. He did mention something about foam boards designed for containing the radiant piping. He didn't mention a...

Interesting, thank you. I'll look into that and speak with him about it

'24 x '40 or maybe '44 is what i'm going with. I remember him saying the edges would be thicker but I don't have dimensions yet. He said there would be standard rebar and nothing was said about wire mesh that I remember but he mentioned some sort of foam board with channels for containing the...

I'm in the beginning stages of planning a woodshop build on high clay content soil in Saskatchewan that has a reputation for shifting. The contractor I planned on using for the work recommended a thick, well prepared gravel base with a heavily insulated 3" thick slab and radiant heat. After...