Transition to Eco Friendly Foundation

A very well planned out foundation can make a huge contribution in controlling the cooling and heating costs and eliminate the potential mold and moisture problems. There are a lot of different kinds of foundations to pick from, depending on water table, soils condition, climate and other factors.

Your home should be constructed so that it will last for a lifetime. This is a challenge for concrete workers because they need to build the very best foundation possible. They need to pay close attention to detail while building the foundation to help prevent moisture and water problems later. They also need to do all the correct insulation techniques so they will save the homeowner a lot of money on all the utility bills.

Using less concrete along with other materials on the job will save both them and you money. Concrete does last a very long time but there is a lot of energy that goes into making it. They need to think about using methods that use a lot less concrete as this can really add up over the long haul.

You will also want a minimum of 15% of fly-ash in the concrete. What is Fly-ash? It is a by-product of coal fired energy plants. You can request it to be added to the concrete mix when you place your order! This will make the concrete not only stronger, but much more durable and even water resistant.

Also consider using a shallow frost protected foundation especially if your building is located in a cold climate. This will help save extra money and materials as well!

The foundation is part of the home and also needs to be well insulated. Insulation is a major cornerstone to energy conservation. Also installing a drain around the whole perimeter at the foundations base will help keep water away from the foundation thus preventing any damage to the foundation wall.