Slab Edge Insulation Description Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.
Image Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image 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
Image For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls Publication Date Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00