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Insulating Crawl Space Floors in Existing Homes

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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.

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

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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.

Building Enclosure: Foundation Overview

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Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floor - Polyethylene Sheeting under Concrete Slab

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

The existing slab is retrofitted with epoxy paint, rigid foam insulation, sleepers (furring strips), and subfloor.

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Exterior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

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Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.

Rigid Foam Insulation Installed over Existing Foundation Slabs

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Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.

An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.

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Right - The existing basement slab is retrofitted by installing a dimple plastic drainage mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.

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The existing slab is retrofitted by coating with epoxy paint, then installing rigid foam insulation and a floating subfloor.

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Spray foam extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by adding dimple plastic drainage mat and rigid foam insulation.

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Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist

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Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed.

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Spray foam insulation extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by cutting the slab to install drainage mat against the wall and a new perimeter footing drain, along with rigid foam plastic above the slab.

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

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Case study describing energy efficient new home construction that also incorporated moisture management techniques for durability in the damp Northwest climate.

Water Management of Existing Basement Floor

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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.

Patio Slabs, Porch Slabs, Walkways, and Driveways Slope Away from House

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Guide describing how to slope solid surfaces outside of a home so rainwater flows away from the home.