Rigid Foam Insulation Installed over Existing Foundation Slabs Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
Image Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Spray foam insulation extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by cutting the slab to install drainage mat against the wall and a new perimeter footing drain, along with rigid foam plastic above the slab. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, California Author(s) IBACOS Organization(s) IBACOS Publication Date October, 2013 Description Case study describing application of exterior rigid foam insulation on a foundation system.
Image Spray foam extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by adding dimple plastic drainage mat and rigid foam insulation. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Preview Image Concrete Slab over Polyethylene Publication Date July, 2015 Description Video describing concrete slab over polyethylene barrier.
Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
BSC Information - Slab Edge Insulation for All Climates, Sheet 513 Author(s) Building Science Corporation Organization(s) BSC Publication Date May, 2009 Description Information sheet about insulating slabs.
Preview Image Passive House Geofoam Foundation Installation: Karuna Video #1 Publication Date October, 2011 Description Video showing the installation of a foundation in a passive house.
Image Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace
Image Right - Retrofit of an existing basement slab by adding dimple plastic mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.
Exterior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.
Image Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Preview Image Passive House Underslab Foam & Vapor Barrier: Karuna Video #6 Publication Date February, 2012 Description Video describing the under slab and vapor barrier used on a passive house.
Image Unvented concrete masonry unit crawl space with exterior insulation - designed for termite resistance in moderately infested areas Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Insulation for Existing Crawl Space Floors Description Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
Safe Rooms and Storm Shelters Description Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.