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1 FOUNDATIONS
For slab foundations located in Climate Zone 3 R-5 rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS
Insulation) should be installed under the slab and to the inside of the stem wall (Figure 2.63).

Wood or fiber cement siding Unfaced cavity insulation

(PROPINK EcoTouch PINK
FIBERGLAS Insulation or
Furring or spacer strip PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation)

Exterior rigid insulation (FOAMULAR Gypsum board

XPS) with joints taped/sealed
with JointSealR Foam Joint Tape Sill gasket (FoamSealR Sill
Plate Gasket)
EnergyComplete Sealant Masticed membrane strip

Rodent protection for continuous Concrete slab

rigid insulation
Polyethylene vapor barrier
Figure 2.63: For insect protection provide
Insulated slab on 3'-0" of mulch and then
drought-resistant plants
grade construction.

Granular capillary break and

Ground slopes away drainage pad (no fines)
from wall at 5%
Rigid insulation
(6 in. per 10 ft.)
(FOAMULAR XPS)
as bond break material

Concrete foundation wall Rigid insulation

(FOAMULAR XPS)

Concrete footing below

frost depth

For basement foundations located in Climate Zone 5 R-10 rigid insulation (FOAMULAR
XPS Insulation) should be installed under the slab. For basement walls R-10 rigid insulation
(FOAMULAR XPS Insulation) should also be installed on the interior of exterior foundation
walls and then covered with a 2x4 frame wall that is insulated with an unfaced fiberglass batt
(PROPINK EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation) or blown-in insulation (PROPINK
L77 Loosefill Insulation) (Figure 2.64).

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