However, I removed dry, old ceder planks from my ceiling and it is still unfinished, and the water heater flooded half of my bedroom, which now has
a concrete slab floor.
In addition to many low or non-volatile organic compound sealers and paints, the Matson & Associates Eco-Building features passive solar design, tongue and grove maple from a local mill, and
concrete slab floor which functions as a temperature regulator and also contains an in - floor radiant heating system.
This will decrease demands on the building's air conditioning system, allowing cooling to be achieved using a chilled
concrete slab floor.
I created a heat loss model of the house and calculated the heat loss with no insulation and with various levels of insulation in the wall, ceiling and
concrete slab floor perimeter.
Warehouse is elevated with
a Concrete Slab Floor and High Ceilings.
Warehouse offers 2,835 sq. ft. and is elevated with
a Concrete Slab Floor and High Ceilings.
The contractor claimed over $ 14 million in damages from insurers under a COC policy for the costs to repair
concrete slab floors that had «over-deflected» and did not meet the level surface functionality requirements for wheeled hospital equipment.
Not exact matches
The materials used for this build have been chosen to cater for the harsh climate, consisting of a simple steel frame with profiled
concrete floor slabs, exposed to take best advantage of thermal mass to moderate the internal environment.
We use eco-friendly polyurethane foam to lift and level your
concrete driveway, sidewalk, steps,
slab, pool deck, garage
floor or patio.
The bridge
floor framing system consists of a finished architectural topping
slab over a structural
concrete slab on a composite metal deck spanning between steel beams.
His Landscape Painting is actually a
slab of
concrete pulled up from the
floor like old peeling carpet to reveal the painted canvas.
As one study notes, «Unfortunately, earthquake experience has proved that this form of construction is vulnerable to failure in which the thin
concrete slab fractures around the supporting columns and drops downward, leading potentially to a complete progressive collapse of a building as one
floor cascades down onto the
floors below.»
All internal partitions are blockwork, in part to support the precast
concrete floor slabs and in part to provide thermal mass.
Ground
floor: Ground bearing
slab of 150 mm thick reinforced
concrete on 1200 gaugepolythene Radon membrane, on 200 mm Celotex GA4000 (Lambda value of 0.022 W / mK), on sand blinded and compacted hardcore.
Since then, I've questioned the ideology of a
concrete slab as the best
floor.
The ground
floor consists of beam and block construction with 250 mm Kingspan Kooltherm K3 insulation, and a
concrete slab over
Ground
floor: Beam and block
floor construction with 250 mm Kingspan Kooltherm K3 insulation, and a
concrete slab over.
Ground
floor: 225 mm
concrete slab on 125 mm Xtratherm XT - UF insulation on 1200 gauge DPM.
200 mm
concrete structural
slab, 22 mm particle board on baby joists as
floor finish.
For example, increased density wall linings and / or an exposed
concrete floor slab can provide enough beneficial thermal mass in a timber frame Passivhaus building.
Basement
floor: Reinforced
concrete slab (250 mm) with 300 mm Dow Floormate 700 - A rigid insulation.
Floor of house is a
concrete slab (no insulation).
Concrete upper
floors are typically hollowcore; precast
slabs are craned into place on top of blockwork, but because Whiriskey wanted an open plan layout downstairs, that approach would have involved large amounts of structural steel in the
slabs, which in turn would have had a major impact on cost.
A
slab of
concrete doubling as the
floor absorbs the incoming solar heat.
Concrete floor slab on insulated foundation system (300 mm of EPS)(Kore Passive Sl
slab on insulated foundation system (300 mm of EPS)(Kore Passive
SlabSlab).
Ground
floor: New
floor areas featuring 150 mm
concrete slab with 120 mm Ballytherm PIR insulation underneath.
The
concrete slabs beneath the
floor store the cool air and release it during the day.
The CARBONlite team resolved this by detailing a structural thermal break in the insulation zone between the
floor slab and the
concrete strip footing.
The
floor is a
concrete slab over extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS).
Key features include: - Optimized building envelope design provides rain screen, high R - value, and air sealing - High efficiency Daikin Altherma electric heat pump to provide 100 % of heating and cooling - ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) provides fresh air and exhausts interior stale air 24/7 - LED lights throughout the home - Energy Star rated appliances - American made high efficiency windows (U-value = 1.9)- Standing seam metal roof with high recycled content, durability, and longevity - Radiant
concrete floor slab in basement - Dual flush toilets throughout - Cabinetry with no added urea formaldehyde and low VOC content - Countertops made from recycled Quartz and glass - Zero VOC paints used on all interior walls and ceilings - Zero VOC clear finish on wood
floors - Marmoleum
flooring (a linseed oil based product) in mud room and bathrooms
R24 - SIPS panel construction, Solar thermal hot water, radiant
flooring heating in
slab on grade
concrete floor with Buderus 96 % efficient boiler, Pella energy efficient windows, passive cooling, glass block interior «windows»
Moisture movement by air leakage (the exfiltration of interior moisture - laden air during heating periods and the infiltration of exterior moisture - laden air during cooling periods) is controlled by limiting air leakage openings, controlling the interior levels of moisture during heating periods by utilizing controlled ventilation (dilution by air change) combined with source control (direct venting of clothes dryers as well as the use of subgrade vapor retarders under
concrete floor slabs and bath and kitchen exhaust systems), controlling the interior levels of moisture during cooling periods by utilizing the dehumidification capabilities of mechanical cooling systems, and limiting controlled ventilation to minimum values established by indoor air quality concerns.
• where solar panels are added then the bottom 100L of the DHW cylinder volume is taken as the solar store • 5 % compact fluorescent lighting • living area fraction 25 % • glazing: PVC 16 mm, argon filled double, soft e with U-value of 1.7 w / m2k • masonry structure, medium thermal mass • number of storeys = 2 • number of sheltered sides = 2 •
concrete slab ground
floor, timber upper
floor • thermal bridging factor = 0.11 CASE STUDY RESULTS
First, in a home with a tight envelope and a very small heating load, even a small amount of heat can cause overheating, and the thermal mass in a radiant
floor system (especially with
concrete -
slab systems) increases the risk of overheating.
The original house was built in 1952 and required a major overhaul both inside and out; the ground
floor features 300 mm platinum EPS insulation under a 100 mm
concrete slab.
(clockwise from top left) The ground
floor features 400 mm Kore EPS insulation under 100 mm reinforced
concrete slab; a Siga Majpell vapour control and airtight layer protects the building against excessive moisture penetration; the 45 mm service cavity fulfilled with mineral wool insulation; airtight detailing to prevent the joist ends causing avoidable infiltration; Ampatop Protecta plus membrane fitted to the roof; the timber frame structure coming together
Overall U-value: 0.58
Floor Before: Original suspended floor (and solid floor in kitchen) with carpets After: Compacted and blinded hardcore sub-base, Primary DPM, 300 mm Platinum EPS at 0.030 conductivity, second DPM / separating layer, 100 mm concrete slab on blinded sub-base, 40 mm floating screed laid directly onto slab, Membranes and slab taped and sealed to wall plaster using Pro Clima products including DA
Floor Before: Original suspended
floor (and solid floor in kitchen) with carpets After: Compacted and blinded hardcore sub-base, Primary DPM, 300 mm Platinum EPS at 0.030 conductivity, second DPM / separating layer, 100 mm concrete slab on blinded sub-base, 40 mm floating screed laid directly onto slab, Membranes and slab taped and sealed to wall plaster using Pro Clima products including DA
floor (and solid
floor in kitchen) with carpets After: Compacted and blinded hardcore sub-base, Primary DPM, 300 mm Platinum EPS at 0.030 conductivity, second DPM / separating layer, 100 mm concrete slab on blinded sub-base, 40 mm floating screed laid directly onto slab, Membranes and slab taped and sealed to wall plaster using Pro Clima products including DA
floor in kitchen) with carpets After: Compacted and blinded hardcore sub-base, Primary DPM, 300 mm Platinum EPS at 0.030 conductivity, second DPM / separating layer, 100 mm
concrete slab on blinded sub-base, 40 mm floating screed laid directly onto
slab, Membranes and
slab taped and sealed to wall plaster using Pro Clima products including DA - S.
We use eco-friendly polyurethane foam to lift and level your
concrete driveway, sidewalk, steps,
slab, pool deck, garage
floor or patio.
Additional Listing Info: Not Disclosed, Amenities Misc.: High Ceiling, Amenities Misc.: Vaulted Ceiling, Bathroom: Stall Shower, Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Building Type: Detached, Listing Class: Residential, Communications: Intercom, Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter and
Slab, Communications: Satellite Dish, Attached Garage, Kitchen: Refrigerator (s), Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Skylight (s), Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet, Ceiling Insulation, Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet, Fireplaces: Gas Starter, Family Room: Family Room Combo, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Cooling: Central Forced Air, Style: Contemporary, Thermostat Controller, Kitchen: Microwave,
Flooring: Hardwood, View: Bay, View: City Lights, Water: Public, Kitchen: Dishwasher, Heating: Heat Pump, Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Association Fees Include: Reserves, Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell, HOA Amenities: Community Pool, Heating: Heating - 2 + Zones, Additional Rooms: Hobby Room, Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Association Fees Include: Pools, Fire System - Sprinkler, Additional Rooms: Office, Association Fees Include: Spa, Association Fees Include: or Tennis, Style: High Tech, Association Fees Include: Management Fee, Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Pool: Hot Tub, Kitchen: Freezer, Additional Rooms: Storage, Kitchen: Pantry, Amenities Misc.: Wet Bar, Heating: Electric, Foundation: Foundation Pillars, Association Fees Include: Insurance - Common Area, Lot Description: Flag Lot, Foundation: Foundation Moisture Barrier, Solar Power On Grid, Passive Solar, Pool: Sweep, Pool: Heated - Solar, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Appliances, Foundation: Sealed Crawlspace, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Home System, Fireplaces: Clean Air Certified, Geothermal Energy Source, Bathroom: Shower and Tub,
Flooring: Carpet, Kitchen: Skylight (s), Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area, Heating: Central Forced Air, ConstructionStatus: Completed - Never Occp, Utilities: Public Utilities, Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public,
Flooring: Stone, Laundry: Dryer, Communications: Cable TV, Amenities Misc.: Skylight (s), Bathroom: Skylight, Bathroom: Tile, Bathroom: Tub, Amenities Misc.: Walk - in Closet, Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Kitchen: Oven - Electric, Pool: In Ground, Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Structure SqFt Source: Other, Construction Type: Wood, Dining Room: Dining Area, Solar Power, Kitchen: Exhaust Fan, Utilities: Solar, View: Hills, View: Park, Pool: Heated, Pool: Lap, Lot Description: Views, View: Greenbelt, Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Audio System, Bathroom: Double Sinks, Solar Heating - Pool, Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Construction Type:
Concrete, Cooling: Other, Laundry: Sink, Cooling: Multi-Zone, Kitchen: Oven - Double, Communications: Fiber Ready, Heating: Radiant
Floors, Additional Rooms: Great Room, Additional Rooms: In - Law Unit, Additional Rooms: Home Theatre, Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Additional Rooms: Office Area, Lot Description: Corners Marked, Amenities Misc.: Audio System, Communications: Video Prewired, Resource Efficient Features, Kitchen: Island with Sink, Kitchen: Wine Refrigerator, Communications: DSL, Bathroom: Solid Surface, Water: Irrigation Connected, Association Fees Include: Recreation Facility, Construction Type: Stone, Communications: Networked, Kitchen: Ice Maker, Pool: Gunite, Roof: Low Pitch, Foundation: Wood Frame, Lot Description: Surveyed, Bathroom: Split Bath
In July, the builder gave a party on a
concrete slab at its under - construction tower at 520 Park Ave., inviting brokers in hard hats to sample the view from the 29th
floor of the skeletal building, where prices start at $ 16.2 million.
I have what looks to be similar mastic / black goo on our
floor (it was the adhesive used to hold down parquet tiles over
concrete slab).
The problem of excessive moisture in a basement
slab or
concrete slab may be devastating to an engineered wood
flooring installation.
However, before installation is attempted over a
concrete floor or a basement
slab, vapor transmission testing must be done to determine if the level of
concrete slab vapor emissions / hydrostatic pressure is acceptable.
Subfloor If you were to rip up your
flooring and then any underlayment, what you'd find is the subfloor — typically either a
concrete slab or plywood sheeting.
Simple
concrete slabs, inexpensive tiles laid
floor to ceiling, and a rimless glass partition is all that was needed to create this tranquil wet room.