Foundations
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ICF Foundation with Stick-Framed Walls
A combination of standard building materials and applied building science yields adaptable, replicable, energy-smart assemblies
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Making Home Energy Upgrades
Guidance for choosing building assemblies and products that will reduce heating/cooling loads and operational costs
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Design for Low-Carbon Building
Details from a Pretty Good House provide a roadmap to lowering a building’s carbon emissions
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Footings for Load-Bearing Posts
A homeowner wants to fix a "bouncy" floor by adding a new beam. Do the posts need footings?
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Concrete-Free Slab
The “slabless slab” omits the concrete of conventional foundation systems like basements and slabs on grade
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Planning and Prepping for Basement Flooring
Managing moisture is key, but choosing the appropriate product and creating a suitable surface are also crucial factors in establishing a long-lasting, comfortable basement floor
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Low-Carbon Foundations
As more building pros look for ways to get carbon out of their projects, foundations are the low-hanging fruit. Here are some viable alternatives to concrete basements and slabs.
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Insulating a Walkout Basement
Is it better to insulate the walls or the ceiling in a partially finished basement?
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Should You Encapsulate Your Crawlspace?
Considerations include bulk water management and combustion appliances
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ICF and Foamed Glass Foundation
An assembly for groundwater management, thermal resistance, and reduced concrete