Builder’s Foundation Handbook
Chapter 1 Figures
Figure 1-1: The impact of basement insulation is monitored on several modules at the
foundation test facility at the University of Minnesota.
Figure 1-2: Benefits of Foundation Insulation and Other Design Improvements
Figure 1-3: The impact of slab-on-grade foundation insulation is monitored in a test
facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Figure 1-4: Decision-Making Process for Foundation Design
Figure 1-5: Basic Foundation Types
Figure 1-6: Points of Radon Entry into Buildings
Chapter 2 Figures
Figure 2-1: Concrete Masonry Basement Wall with Exterior Insulation
Figure 2-2: Components of Basement Structural System
Figure 2-3: Components of Basement Drainage and Waterproofing Systems
Figure 2-4: Termite Control Techniques for Basements
Figure 2-5: Radon Control Techniques for Basements
Figure 2-6: Soil Gas Collection and Discharge Techniques
Figure 2-7: System of Key Numbers in Construction Drawings that Refer to Notes on
Following Pages
Figure 2-8: Concrete Basement Wall with Exterior Insulation
Figure 2-9: Concrete Basement Wall with Exterior Insulation
Figure 2-10: Masonry Basement Wall with Exterior Insulation
Figure 2-11: Concrete Basement Wall with Interior Insulation
Figure 2-12: Concrete Basement Wall with Ceiling Insulation
Figure 2-13: Pressure-Preservative-Treated Wood Basement Wall
Chapter 3 Figures
Figure 3-1: Concrete Crawl Space Wall with Exterior Insulation
Figure 3-2: Components of Crawl Space Structural System
Figure 3-3: Crawl Space Drainage Techniques
Figure 3-4: Crawl Space Drainage Techniques
Figure 3-5: Termite Control Techniques for Crawl Spaces
Figure 3-6: Radon Control Techniques for Crawl Spaces
Figure 3-7: System of Key Numbers in Construction Drawings that Refer to Notes on
Following Pages
Figure 3-8: Vented Crawl Space Wall with Ceiling Insulation
Figure 3-9: Unvented Crawl Space Wall with Exterior Insulation
Figure 3-10: Unvented Crawl Space Wall with Interior Insulation
Figure 3-11: Unvented Crawl Space Wall with Interior Insulation
Chapter 4 Figures
Figure 4-1: Slab-on-Grade Foundation with Exterior Insulation
Figure 4-2: Structural Components of Slab-on-Grade Foundation with Grade Beam
Figure 4-3: Structural Components of Slab-on-Grade Foundation with Stem Wall and
Footing
Figure 4-4: Drainage Techniques for Slab-on-Grade Foundations
Figure 4-5: Termite Control Techniques for Slab-on-Grade Foundations
Figure 4-6: Radon Control Techniques for Slab-on-Grade Foundations
Figure 4-7: Soil Gas Collection and Discharge Techniques
Figure 4-8: System of Key Numbers in Construction Drawings that Refer to Notes on
Following Pages
Figure 4-9: Slab-on-Grade with Integral Grade Beam (Exterior Insulation)
Figure 4-10: Slab-on-Grade with Brick Veneer (Exterior Insulation)
Figure 4-10: Slab-on-Grade with Brick Veneer (Exterior Insulation
Figure 4-12: Slab-on-Grade with Masonry Wall (Exterior Insulation))
Figure 4-13: Slab-on-Grade with Concrete Wall (Insulation Under Slab)
Figure 4-14: Slab-on-Grade with Masonry Wall (Insulation Under Slab)
Figure 4-15: Slab-on-Grade with Masonry Wall (Interior Insulation)
Figure 4-16: Slab-on-Grade with Brick Veneer (Insulation Under Slab)
Chapter 5 Figures
Figure 5-1: Steps in Worksheet to Determine Optimal Foundation Insulation
Figure 5-2: Formulas Used as a Basis for Worksheet 1
Figure 5-3: Formulas Used as a Basis for Worksheet 3
Chapter 2 Tables
Table 2-1: Insulation Recommendations for Fully Conditioned Deep Basements
Table 2-2: Insulation Recommendations for Unconditioned Deep Basements
Table 2-3: Fuel Price Levels Used to Develop Recommended Insulation Levels in Tables 2-
1 and 2-2
Chapter 3 Tables
Table 3-1: Insulation Recommendations for Crawl Spaces
Table 3-2: Fuel Price Levels Used to Develop Recommended Insulation Levels in Table 3-1
Chapter 4 Tables
Table 4-1: Insulation Recommendations for Slab-on-Grade Foundations
Table 4-2: Fuel Price Levels Used to Develop Recommended Insulation Levels in Table 4-1
Chapter 5 Tables
Table 5-1: Weather Data for Selected Cities (page 1 of 2)
Table 5-2: Insulation R-Values and Costs for Conditioned Basements (page 1 of 4)
Table 5-2: Insulation R-Values and Costs for Slab-on-Grade Foundations (page 4 of 4)
Table 5-3: Heating Load Factor Coefficients (HLFI and HLFS)
Table 5-4: Cooling Load Factor Coefficients (CLFI and CLFS)
Table 5-5: Initial Effective R-values for Uninsulated Foundation System and Adjacent Soil
Table 5-6: Heating and Cooling Equipment Seasonal Efficiencies1
Table 5-7: Scalar Ratios for Various Economic Criteria
Table 5-8: Energy Cost Savings and Simple Paybacks for Conditioned Basements
Table 5-8: Energy Cost Savings and Simple Paybacks for Conditioned Basements
Table 5-10: Energy Cost Savings and Simple Paybacks for Crawl Space Foundations
Table 5-11: Energy Cost Savings and Simple Paybacks for Slab-on-Grade Foundations
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