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PlastiSpan insulation board can be applied to the exterior perimeter of a foundation or footing which will be subsequently buried in backfill. Prior to the application of insulation, the below grade portions of the foundation wall should be dampproofed or waterproofed as required.
PlastiSpan insulation around the foundation creates a continuous blanket of insulation over the exposed wall.
Insulation may be placed on the interior of a foundation wall to raise the floor temperature. There are often thermal shorts where the wall and foundation insulation do not overlap. The insulation is covered and usually placed in a well-drained location ensuring continued effectiveness.
A typical application for perimeter insulation would be a crawl space where the wall assembly is not a full story in height but extends from the underside of the floor system to below the maximum anticipated frost depth.
As an alternative to insulating the interior of a foundation wall, the perimeter of the underside of the floor may be insulated.
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To view the design manual document on Exterior Perimeter Foundations, click here.
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