The Slab Decision - Revision history

Marcin at 17:40, 21 September 2020

2020-09-21T17:40:41Z

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	#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.		#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.
	#Our Seed Home 2 budget has $1611 for floor, and $1500 for foundation (per 256 sf). This is a total budget of $12444 for 1000 sf for the floor + foundation. We are likely to get a concrete slab foundation for $10k, and the other $2k can go for floor finish (polished concrete, vinyl, carpet).		#Our Seed Home 2 budget has $1611 for floor, and $1500 for foundation (per 256 sf). This is a total budget of $12444 for 1000 sf for the floor + foundation. We are likely to get a concrete slab foundation for $10k, and the other $2k can go for floor finish (polished concrete, vinyl, carpet).
			#Unknown - for expandability upwards, we require 8000 lb per pier. This indicates higher pier foundation costs, as a 3-helix 10' [[P2 Pier]] cannot hold 8000 lb - it needs an extension with additional 2-3 helices - in 1500 psi clay soil. This would be fine in stronger soils, but we're trying for a more robust solution.

Marcin at 17:38, 21 September 2020

2020-09-21T17:38:31Z

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	#'''Overall house cost is comparable.''' A slab appears to be more expensive by itelf(estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].		#'''Overall house cost is comparable.''' A slab appears to be more expensive by itelf(estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].
	#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.		#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.
	#		#Our Seed Home 2 budget has $1611 for floor, and $1500 for foundation (per 256 sf). This is a total budget of $12444 for 1000 sf for the floor + foundation. We are likely to get a concrete slab foundation for $10k, and the other $2k can go for floor finish (polished concrete, vinyl, carpet).

Marcin at 17:35, 21 September 2020

2020-09-21T17:35:52Z

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	We are excited about [[Helical Pier Foundations]]. However, for the purpose of [[Seed Home 2]] - the slab has a distinct labor advantage in rollout - Phase 1. Here's why:		We are excited about [[Helical Pier Foundations]]. However, for the purpose of [[Seed Home 2]] - the slab has a distinct labor advantage in rollout - Phase 1. Here's why:
	#Overall house cost is comparable. A slab appears to be more expensive by itelf(estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].		#'''Overall house cost is comparable.''' A slab appears to be more expensive by itelf(estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].
	#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.		#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.
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Marcin at 17:35, 21 September 2020

2020-09-21T17:35:38Z

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	We are excited about [[Helical Pier Foundations]]. However, for the purpose of [[Seed Home 2]] - the slab has a distinct labor advantage in rollout - Phase 1. Here's why:		We are excited about [[Helical Pier Foundations]]. However, for the purpose of [[Seed Home 2]] - the slab has a distinct labor advantage in rollout - Phase 1. Here's why:
	#Overall house cost is comparable. ~~While a~~ slab appears to be more expensive (estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].		#Overall house cost is comparable. A slab appears to be more expensive by itelf(estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].
			#'''Owner-builder labor is reduced significantly.''' In our model, a foundation is outsourced (beyond the scope of a novice owner-builder) - whether helical pier or concrete slab. In the slab case - the labor savings is the floor. In the helical pier case - a framed floor module with 3/4" plywood is no longer needed! That is 1-2 days of work saved.
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2020-09-21T17:32:07Z

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We are excited about [[Helical Pier Foundations]]. However, for the purpose of [[Seed Home 2]] - the slab has a distinct labor advantage in rollout - Phase 1. Here's why:
#Overall house cost is comparable. While a slab appears to be more expensive (estimated $10/sf based on $8k avarege + $1k gravel + $1k excavation) see [[Concrete Slab]].