Q: I disagree with my builder about what will happen under the garage slab of my new home. There is a trench around the inside on all four walls where they had to dig to install the foundation. The ...

DEAR TIM: My new home is under construction. I’m in a disagreement with my builder about what’s going to happen under my garage slab. Right now there’s a trench around the inside on all four walls ...

Leading edge distress is a commonly claimed but superficial defect present in some types of residential concrete slabs and foundations. It can also lead to homeowner distress, where a concerned ...