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Right - A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation.

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Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.

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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An anchor side plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior as part of a seismic retrofit when the sill plate is not accessible from the interior of the home

An anchor side plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior as part of a seismic retrofit when the sill plate is not accessible from the interior of the home

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Air Sealing Sill Plates

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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.