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A substantial amount of heat is lost through an uninsulated slab, resulting in cold, uncomfortable floors.
The insulation can be applied outside (see figure below) or inside (see figure below) the foundation wall.
Builders Foundation Handbook (1.9 mb)
This handbook contains a worksheet for selecting insulation levels based on specific building construction, climate, HVAC equipment, insulation cost, and other economic considerations.
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.
The insulation can be cut at a 45-degree bevel cut (see figure) for residential construction.
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.
Frost-Protected Shallow FoundationsThis report contains the results of an investigation and demonstration of the frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) technology.
Builders and remodelers across the northern United States are learning the advantages of frost protected shallow foundations (FPSFs) and the use of the technology is spreading.
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...