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  1. WWTEng

    Frost protection

    I have another question about the same topic. Should conventional exterior "foundation wall on footing" always have insulation on the inside face of the foundation wall? I have seen details where the insulation is not shown.
  2. WWTEng

    Frost protection

    These are a few updated sketches I have come up with based on the conversations here and some other research so far. Personally I think option 3 (sloped concrete with matching insulation) seems to be a relatively simpler approach. Any input would be...
  3. WWTEng

    Frost protection

    Carl, Thanks for the input. Though I am not sure if I understand your response fully. Placing insulation on the wall doesn't seem to do anything for heat loss under the footing? Would it be a good idea (and practical) to provide a line of insulation along the sloped cut line. I can't cut soil...
  4. WWTEng

    Frost protection

    Please see the attached for renovations to an existing building. Currently there is a partial basement. The Arch and owner want to re-grade the area so that they can put a door opening. This means that the shown existing wall footing would not have frost protection anymore. I am proposing the...

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