Foundation Insulation
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Insulation for a Conditioned Basement
Controlling moisture is the key to a healthy interior environment
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In-Floor Radiant Heat vs. Cold-Climate Heat Pump
Is adding radiant-floor tubing for a walkout basement worth the cost?
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Does My Garage Need Sub-Slab Insulation?
A builder wonders whether there is any point to insulating the slab when the garage will be just above freezing
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Details for Insulating a Slab Perimeter
Keeping all of the insulation to the inside of the foundation wall offers at least two advantages
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Insulating a Raised Slab
At least insulate the perimeter of the foundation — but it's safe to skip insulation under the slab in Climate Zone 3
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How to Insulate a Wood Foundation
A homeowner wonders whether exterior insulation is his best choice, and if so how it could be detailed on a log home
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Foamglas Exits U.S. Residential Market
Pittsburgh Corning pursues opportunities elsewhere, but says it may be back in the next several years
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The Best Way to Insulate a Foundation
A builder in Idaho works out the details for adding foam insulation to both sides of his basement walls
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How to Insulate a Foundation
Choosing the right material and the right technique for a house with a walkout basement
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Passive House video — Episode 3
In “Superinsulated Slab,” the third episode in a series of videos on Passivhaus construction, the crew installs 10 inches of rigid foam. After the concrete was placed, more rigid foam was installed above the slab. The finished floor assembly is rated at R-50.
