foundation insulation

Insulating the edge of your slab improves indoor comfort and conserves energy.

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A plywood slab-on-grade requires a similar foundation construction to the ones used when building a traditional concrete slab-on-grade home.

FoundationPro from Progressive Technologies has all the advantages of exterior insulation plus it protects from UV radiation and weed whacking.

For interior foundation insulation, the safest choices include rigid foam board and spray polyurethane foam.

This versatile frost-protected shallow foundation is adaptable for different wall systems and climates.

Prefinished foam-insulation products and stone or brick veneers are a presentable option for a visible foundation.

Northern Minnesota designer Randy Williams omitted the concrete under the floors in this new house—a growing trend among builders of energy-efficient homes.

The relatively high price of Glavel—an insulating foam-glass foundation base material—is offset by the lack of a need for rigid foam sub-slab insulation.

A heavy gauge of metal flashing offers increased durability if you plan to let it contact the ground.