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Caulk the seam between the slab and foundation wall

Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests

A layer of pea gravel or crushed stone, 4 inches thick and sloped 5%, provides a pest-resistant ground break around the perimeter of a slab foundation

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

An externally insulated slab-on-grade is pest-protected by a metal termite shield under sill plate, metal-flashing-wrapped foam under siding, a removable inspection strip of PVC-covered foam, and 2 feet of gravel next to the foundation.

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.

Slab-on-grade termite control techniques

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00

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

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

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter

Publication Date

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00

This plumbing pipe is wrapped with a stainless steel mesh skirt that is clamped to the pipe before the concrete slab is poured to to keep out bugs and rodents

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

Pest-Resistant Ground Cover at Foundation Perimeter

Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00

Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00

Termite control techniques for basements, sill detail

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00

Back to Basics: Termites and Building Construction

Publication Date

July, 2014

Author(s)

PMP TV

Organization(s)

PMP TV

Video presentation from PMP TV covering different building strategies as they relate to different slab and foundation types and building materials to keep out termites.

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

Caulk the seam between the slab and foundation wall

Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests

A layer of pea gravel or crushed stone, 4 inches thick and sloped 5%, provides a pest-resistant ground break around the perimeter of a slab foundation

This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.

An externally insulated slab-on-grade is pest-protected by a metal termite shield under sill plate, metal-flashing-wrapped foam under siding, a removable inspection strip of PVC-covered foam, and 2 feet of gravel next to the foundation.

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Slab-on-grade termite control techniques

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

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

Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter

This plumbing pipe is wrapped with a stainless steel mesh skirt that is clamped to the pipe before the concrete slab is poured to to keep out bugs and rodents

Pest-Resistant Ground Cover at Foundation Perimeter

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail

Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail

Termite control techniques for basements, sill detail

Back to Basics: Termites and Building Construction

Unvented concrete masonry unit crawl space with exterior insulation - designed for termite resistance in moderately infested areas

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

Air Sealing Sill Plates

Drain or Sump Pump Installed in Basements or Crawlspaces

Reduce Pest Intrusion

Pest Control Overview Guide

Unvented, Insulated Crawlspaces

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Crawlspaces and Basements

Screens and Other Deterrents for Birds, Rodents, and Other Pests