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Concrete slab over polyethylene sheeting as capillary break

Concrete slab over polyethylene sheeting as capillary break

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Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Guide

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

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Information sheet about insulating slabs.

Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements

Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements

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Right - Basement with exterior XPS or EPS insulation and insulation under the basement slab.

Right - Basement with exterior XPS or EPS insulation and insulation under the basement slab.

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Right – Rigid foam is attached to the exterior of this foundation wall.

Right – Rigid foam is attached to the exterior of this foundation wall.

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UAF Cooperative Extension Service: Radon Mitigation in Super-Insulated Slab

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Video describing radon precautions taken for a construction project in a high-risk radon area in Alaska.

Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion

Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion

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A concrete slab floor can be elevated above local grade as a strategy to prevent flood damage.

A concrete slab floor can be elevated above local grade as a strategy to prevent flood damage.

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There is polyethylene sheeting installed to provide a capillary break between the ground and slab

There is polyethylene sheeting installed to provide a capillary break between the ground and slab

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Foundation heat exchanger installed in overcut around a basement wall

Foundation heat exchanger installed in overcut around a basement wall

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Right - Basement slab with a capillary break of either gravel or a drainage mat.

Right - Basement slab with a capillary break of either gravel or a drainage mat.

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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

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Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab

Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab

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Right - Potential locations for slab-on-grade stem insulation in new construction: slab insulation should always be underneath, with stem walls insulated (a) inside, (b) outside, (c) not at all, or (d) outside with underground extension to repel moisture.

Right - Potential locations for slab-on-grade stem insulation in new construction: slab insulation should always be underneath, with stem walls insulated (a) inside, (b) outside, (c) not at all, or (d) outside with underground extension to repel moisture.

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Passive House Geofoam Foundation Installation: Karuna Video #1

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Video showing the installation of a foundation in a passive house.

This house with an insulated slab is protected from pests with a termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, insect screen covering bottom of furring air gap, and brick veneer over slab-edge insulation

This house with an insulated slab is protected from pests with a termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, insect screen covering bottom of furring air gap, and brick veneer over slab-edge insulation

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Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floor - Polyethylene Sheeting under Concrete Slab

Guide

Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.

Capillary Break Beneath Slab - Polyethylene Sheeting or Rigid Insulation over Aggregate or Sand and Geotextile Mat

Guide

Guide describing how to install a capillary break under a slab foundation using either polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation installed over aggregate or over sand and geotextile matting.

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

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Right - A corrugated metal closure conceals the exterior rigid insulation at the slab edge

Right - A corrugated metal closure conceals the exterior rigid insulation at the slab edge

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Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace

Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace

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IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

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IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

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IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

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Right – This wall is constructed with the sill plate overhanging the top of the foundation wall so that when rigid foam is installed on the exterior of the foundation wall, its surface will align with the surface of the wall sheathing.

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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

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