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This article is based on questions regarding Basements asked during the May REScheck Webcast as well as questions received through email.
Insulating Foundation and Floors (112 KB)
The bottom level of a home, whether slab-on-grade, floor over a crawl space, or underground basement, is susceptible to moisture and deterioration problems due to contact with the earth.
This article is based on Basement/Below Grade Walls questions asked during the August 18, 2005 COMcheck Web-based training session as well as questions received through email.
Slab Insulation: Improve comfort and save energy in homes with slab-on-grade floors (219 KB)Slab-on-grade floors are often the least expensive foundation system and can expedite the construction process.
Basement Insulation (189 KB)The primary foundations in the United States are slab-on-grade, crawlspace and basement.
Basement insulation levels should be selected in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code.
Kansas Residential Foundation InsulationHomes being constructed today are more energy efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques as well as development...
Home Energy Guide: Basement Insulation (428 KB)This guide includes recommendations for both new and retrofit foundation wall insulation.
A substantial amount of heat is lost through an uninsulated slab, resulting in cold, uncomfortable floors.