Thermal Control in a Monolithic Slab

Placing a turn-down slab outside the conditioned space removes the thermal bridge

Double Stud Wall / Slab on Grade w/Stem Wall

Double-Stud Wall: Frost-Protected Slab

Editor's note: This detail not available in DWG format. Double-stud walls set on a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) are an energy-efficient and affordable option for high-performance homes in cold climates.…

Frost-Protected Monolithic Slab w/ 2-in. Foam

Frost-Protected Monolithic Slab w/ 4-in. Rigid Foam

Frost-Protected Monolithic Slab w/ 1-1/2 in. Foam

Monolithic Slab w/ 1-1/2 in. Foam

Frost-Protected Monolithic Slab w/ 1-in. Rigid Foam

Monolithic Slab w/ 3/4-in. Rigid Foam

Monolithic Slab w/ 1-in. Rigid Foam