Water Management of Existing Basement Floor Description Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Image Good water management practices like sloping grade away from house, and installing gutters, perimeter drain pipe, a capillary break, and free-draining soils or drainage mat protect the foundation from water saturation. Publication Date Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:00
Insulation for Existing Crawl Space Floors Description Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
Exterior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.
Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
Rigid Foam Insulation Installed over Existing Foundation Slabs Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
Image The existing slab is retrofitted with epoxy paint, rigid foam insulation, sleepers (furring strips), and subfloor. Publication Date Sun, 06/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Right - Retrofit of an existing basement slab by adding dimple plastic mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.
Image The existing slab is retrofitted by coating with epoxy paint, then installing rigid foam insulation and a floating subfloor. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint. Publication Date Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:00
Image Right - The existing basement slab is retrofitted by installing a dimple plastic drainage mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Patio Slabs, Porch Slabs, Walkways, and Driveways Slope Away from House Description Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Sump Pump Cover Gasket Description Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Footing Drain Pipe Description Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.
Capillary Break Beneath Slab - Polyethylene Sheeting or Rigid Insulation over Aggregate or Sand and Geotextile Mat Description 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.
Flood-Resistant Raised-Slab Foundations Description Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.
Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls Description Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
Slab Edge Insulation Description Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.