Post tension slab

What is a Post Tension Cable Slab? This is the foundation type used for the vast majority of residential homes here in Houston, TX. Post tension cables are nailed to the form boards prior to the concrete being poured, and then they are tightened while the concrete cures. These cables are put under extreme pressure when they are tightened, which strengthens and enhances the concrete foundation of the home. With almost a decade of experience working for a new home builder, I know what to look for