Foundations- Page 3 of 7
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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
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Water and a Permanent Wood Foundation
What to do when an old PWF shows signs of water infiltration
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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
What the building codes say about this cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations
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The BS* + Beer Show: Foundation Systems
A look at some foundation types that minimize embodied carbon from concrete
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Getting Mudsills Right
For a great start to your framing, pay strict attention to the mudsill. Know the codes, mark and measure with accuracy, provide a capillary break, and plan for air-sealing.
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The Perfect Block Foundation
An ICCF block system made of recycled EPS foam proves easy to work with and less than the cost of a conventional concrete pour
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Capillary Break at the Footing
Stopping water migration at the lowest point in the building assembly
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 1: Introduction
Meeting market demand for a hybrid building type
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Insulation Upgrades for Existing Homes
Priority areas and key considerations when adding new insulation to older homes
