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Residential Buildings: Foundations

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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
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Concrete Floor Problems, BSI-003

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Structural system components of a basement

Structural system components of a basement

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Points of radon entry into buildings

Points of radon entry into buildings

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Soil gas collection and discharge techniques

Soil gas collection and discharge techniques

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Decision-making process for foundation design

Decision-making process for foundation design

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Structural system components of a crawl space

Structural system components of a crawl space

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Building in Extreme Cold, BSI-031

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations 1

Author(s)
Holladay Martin
Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding
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Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.
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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations

Author(s)
Williams Randy
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail

Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail

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Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail

Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail

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Termite control techniques for basements, sill detail

Termite control techniques for basements, sill detail

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Radon control techniques for basements, sill detail

Radon control techniques for basements, sill detail

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Crawl space radon control techniques

Crawl space radon control techniques

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Drainage techniques for slab-on-grade foundations

Drainage techniques for slab-on-grade foundations

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Slab-on-grade radon control techniques

Slab-on-grade radon control techniques

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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail

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Drainage and waterproofing system components of a basement, sill detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components of a basement, sill detail

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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade

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Structural system components of slab-on-grade foundation with grade beam

Structural system components of slab-on-grade foundation with grade beam

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The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains

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Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade

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Basic foundation types: deep basement, submerged crawl space, flush crawl space, and slab-on-grade

Basic foundation types: deep basement, submerged crawl space, flush crawl space, and slab-on-grade

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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail

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Right - Closed-cell spray foam is used to retrofit an existing rubble basement foundation wall.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam is used to retrofit an existing rubble basement foundation wall.

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This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated irregular foundation wall

This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated irregular foundation wall

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This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall

This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall

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Capillarity - Small Sacrifices, BSI-011

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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Radon Fan

Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
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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.

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.

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Revised Builder’s Guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing,
National Association of Home Builders
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HUD,
PATH,
NAHB Research Center
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Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
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Wrong - Class I vapor retarder over framed basement walls can cause condensation, mold, and rotting because plastic prevents drying to the inside; the outside should have waterproofing and vertical drainage, and the framing should be spaced from the wall.

Wrong - Class I vapor retarder over framed basement walls can cause condensation, mold, and rotting because plastic prevents drying to the inside; the outside should have waterproofing and vertical drainage, and the framing should be spaced from the wall.

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