Frost-protected Shallow Foundation
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Protecting a Concrete Slab Through a Long Winter
Without a heated building above it, is a frost-protected shallow foundation at risk of damage from below-freezing temperatures?
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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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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 2: Foundation
A frost-protected shallow foundation and in-floor hydronic heat ensure optimal interior conditions and occupant comfort
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Closed-Cell Spray Foam for Sub-Slab Insulation
The pros and cons of using CCSF under a concrete slab
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Different Types of Insulated Slabs
Slabs with frostwalls, monolithic slabs, frost-protected slab foundations, and insulated raft slabs
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High-Performance Raft Slab
This versatile frost-protected shallow foundation is adaptable for different wall systems and climates
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Foundations — Part 1
How your house meets the ground, and the many ways to improve your foundation details
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A Thick Cocoon of Cellulose Protects This Superinsulated House
By Robert Riversong I was hired to design and build a home for a Vermont land owner who wanted a house that would be affordable to build, affordable to live…
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Super Energy-Efficient Home in Vermont
#Modest House Built to Scandinavian Green Standards This modest home may not seem out of the ordinary, but energy efficiency specialist Efficiency Vermont calls it extraordinary — "Best of the…
