BASC Search | Building America Solution Center

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

Image

Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab

Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab

Image

Right - Potential locations for slab-on-grade stem insulation in new construction: slab insulation should always be underneath, with stem walls insulated (a) inside, (b) outside, (c) not at all, or (d) outside with underground extension to repel moisture.

Right - Potential locations for slab-on-grade stem insulation in new construction: slab insulation should always be underneath, with stem walls insulated (a) inside, (b) outside, (c) not at all, or (d) outside with underground extension to repel moisture.

Image

Passive House Geofoam Foundation Installation: Karuna Video #1

Video

Video showing the installation of a foundation in a passive house.

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

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

Image

Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floor - Polyethylene Sheeting under Concrete Slab

Guide

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

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

Guide

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.

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

Image

Right - A corrugated metal closure conceals the exterior rigid insulation at the slab edge

Right - A corrugated metal closure conceals the exterior rigid insulation at the slab edge

Image

Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace

Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace

Image

IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

Image

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

Image

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

Image

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

Image

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.

Image

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

Image

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

Image

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

Image

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

Image

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

Image

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

Image

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

Image

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

Image

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

Image

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

Image

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

Image

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

Image

Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall

Image

Final Grade Slopes Away from Foundation

Guide

Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.

Right-Polyethylene sheeting is correctly installed over aggregate and taped to pillars and foundation wall

Right-Polyethylene sheeting is correctly installed over aggregate and taped to pillars and foundation wall

Image

First
Previous
…
4
5
6
…
Next
Last