Garages used to be one of those “nice-to-haves” in a property because homeowners thought of them as just a place to park their cars. However, as real estate becomes more in demand, prospective buyers see a house with a garage as more desirable than those without one.
Adding a garage to your house not only provides you with a safe space for your vehicle, but it can also provide a better opportunity for you to sell your home at a higher price in case you would want to sell it sometime in the future.
For those who are already planning to construct a garage, they usually ask, “Can I build a garage on a floating slab?”
Before we answer that, let us first define a floating slab.
What is a floating slab?
A floating slab is the primary foundation design adopted for structures that do not have basements. They are developed in two stages. First, the workers pour the footings separately. Then after the footings are already cured, they pour the center floor.
A floating slab is not anchored to the floor, hence the name. The insulation is constructed directly into the concrete by placing it in between layers of concrete. Another way is by setting it directly over the concrete.
A lot of homeowners prefer a floating slab because it is a lot cheaper than building a complete foundation because the excavation, labor, and extra concrete costs far exceed the cost of insulation.
Floating slab for a garage
A floating concrete slab is indeed suitable for shallow foundations like a garage. Other uses include light home extensions and sheds.
Advantages of floating slabs
- Aside from using floating slabs for your new garage, you can also use them in areas with low-carrying capacity.
- Concrete floating slabs can spread the vertical pressure and distribute it to other areas.
- It can block moisture coming from the floor.
- Great for house extensions.
- It does not disturb the earth layer beneath it.
Disadvantages of floating slabs
- Concrete floating slab uses primitive technology and has lower layout resonance.
- It lacks underground access for utility lines connection.
Meanwhile, if you wish to build a garage on your property, why not consider a metal garage from Lion Buildings?
Lion Buildings is the number 1 metal buildings distributor in the market.
Metal garages are durable and more cost-efficient than their wood counterparts. In fact, metal buildings are cheaper than woods. They can withstand the elements a lot better than wood garages. And, if you care for the environment, you should opt for metal buildings as they are made of recycled materials. That is a big win for Mother Nature.
At Lion Buildings, we provide high-quality, safe, durable, and affordable metal buildings. They are easy to install too. You can build your metal garage in no time as they come in prefabricated materials.
For more information, call (888) 237-2991.