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This article is based on Slabs 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.
If the basement is considered part of the conditioned building envelope, the basement walls must be insulated and meet all the requirements of the IECC for basement walls.
Basement insulation levels should be selected in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code.
Home Energy Guide: Basement Insulation (428 KB)This guide includes recommendations for both new and retrofit foundation wall insulation.
This article is based on questions regarding Basements asked during the May REScheck Webcast as well as questions received through email.
Cavity insulation is insulation installed in the cavities between structural members, such as wood studs, metal framing, and Z-clips.
Basement and Conditioned Crawlspace Insualtion Building Tips (214 KB)Basement and Conditioned (Unvented) Crawlspace Insualtion Building Tips from Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3
AEDG for Small Office Buildings - Window Design Guidelines for Thermal Conditions (64 KB)Window Design Guidelines for Thermal Conditions section of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDG) for Small Office Buildings.