Slab Happy Insect Barrier?
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I’m guessing that most of the regular readers on this forum are familiar with Joe Lstiburek’s article, “Slab Happy.” If not, you can check it out here:
http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-059-slab-happy
Regarding the insulated stemwall design, he discusses the need for a capillary break and insect barrier over the foam at the slab edge:
“Now install a strip of waterproofing set in mastic that spans the rigid edge insulation and acts as both a capillary break and an insect barrier.”
Has anyone found a really good product or combination of products for this application? Something that will withstand the rigors of the construction cycle, still do the job afterwards?
Thanks
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Anyone out there building insulated stemwalls? I'm mostly concerned about the portion of the barrier attached to the slab---the portion that will be exposed.
I've included a copy of the Building Science illustration. See "Masticed Membrane Strip."