To What Level Pour Slab? See Picture

sethNaga

I am adding a concrete floor size 20 X 30 feet with footing behind my home so that I can add a sun room. My problem is that the dirt is almost 1 foot below my door at the back. If I pour concrete at the ground level, I need add a step at the door, which I don’t like. We don’t like the idea of having to step down immediately after opening the door.

On the other hand, If I raise the concrete floor by a foot, than the concrete floor will butt with the siding. Is this allowed? My concern is, later if I want to remove the siding, the bottom two siding will be beneath the concrete floor, so can't me removed. Your suggestion is appreciated.
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ScipioAfricanus

A lot of the advice you will get here is to either hire a licensed contractor or post at the DIY web site.

Both of which are good advice.

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Hire a qualified contractor, or post on the DIY site. G

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