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    Oct 14, 2009, 11:38 AM
    How to correcty prep for slab ''garage''?
    I was planning on doing a 28x30 garage on a slab. I was wondering what the procedure is? I have a rough idea, but am a little confused as to if I need to put footings in? I live in NH frost line goes 4 feet, any help much appricated?
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:40 PM

    Most slabs do not have a true footing but use a thicken edge or club foot. How to pour a concrete slab - by Raymond Alexander Kukkee - Helium

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