Post-tensioned slabs are a proven construction method for the foundations of buildings. Although they have recently become commonly used for residential housing in our area, they have been used in commercial structures in Oregon for many years. The use of PT Slabs goes back to 1967 in Houston where they were quickly adopted to effectively build on poor soils which exist throughout Texas. Over the last 25 years their use has been very prominent in both commercial and residential projects in Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, Texas and now in Oregon. Because the Willamette Valley also has dubious soils in many locations, PT Slabs have been recognized to offer significant advantages to Oregon's residential & commercial contractors and owners alike.

Why PT Slabs for Residential & Commercial projects?

• Less excavation and material costs.
  
• Eliminates under-floor framing lumber, sub-floor materials and installation labor (no squeaky floors).
  
• Fewer reinforcing elements result in fast installation.
  
• The "floating" slab is a stable foundation if soil movement occurs.
  
• Thermal mass of the concrete slab acts as an energy reservoir resulting in energy savings.
  
• The house and garage are poured & tensioned as one integral unit.
  
• Reduction or elimination of cracking and jointing.
  
• Reduced maintenance costs.

If you would like to view a presentation of this construction method in practice in our area as well as learn of qualified Lane County contractors please give our Marketing Department a call at (541) 683-6400.

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