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Caulk the seam between the slab and foundation wall

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

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

Slab-on-grade termite control techniques

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

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

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Pest-Resistant Ground Cover at Foundation Perimeter

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

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

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

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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.

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Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

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

Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail

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Termite control techniques for basements, sill detail

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Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail

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Back to Basics: Termites and Building Construction

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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

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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

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

Pest-Resistant Ground Cover at Foundation Perimeter

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

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

Termite control techniques for basements, sill detail

Radon control techniques for basements, footing 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

Reduce Pest Intrusion

Pest Control Overview Guide

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