Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK

Wood or fiber cement siding EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation

or PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation)

Gypsum board
Air space
Latex paint
Furring or spacer strip EnergyComplete Sealant

EnergyComplete Sealant at corner

/2" OSB sheathing
1 of bottom plate and subfloor

Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK

EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation
Adhesive or PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation)

Rigid insulation Rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS)

(FOAMULAR XPS)

Gasket
Figure 2.46:
Recommended EnergyComplete
Sealant
vented crawlspace
Protection board
construction.
Crawlspace vent at top
Capillary break
of foundation wall
EnergyComplete Sealant

Masonry foundation wall Treated wood nailer

Continuous polyethylene vapor

barrier (all joints overlapped)
Ground slopes away
from wall at 5%
(6 in. per 10 ft.)
Dampproofing

Capillary break
over footing
If exterior grade is
lower than interior Concrete footing below frost depth
crawlspace grade,
no perimeter drain
is necessary

Unvented crawlspaces should only be considered where flooding is not a concern.

Figure 2.47 and Figure 2.48 are recommended approaches to constructing conditioned
crawlspaces. Note that protection board on the rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS Insulation)
protecting the rigid insulation from fire is required if crawlspace is used for storage or for
more than access for servicing equipment. Also note the fully-adhered membrane barrier for
insect control.

Basement foundations are principally insulated from the interior due to constructability
issues, thermal bridging issues with brick veneer construction, insect control and vermin
issues and cost issues.
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