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Construction Design-Frost Protected Shallow Foundation (FPSF)

This post first appeared at the Green Building Advisor website.

One of the most popular foundation systems used in my market, and one I’ve been using for more than a decade, is the frost protected shallow foundation.  My very cold climate requires footing depths of five feet.  Digging, constructing and insulating a footing and foundation system that deep is time consuming and expensive.  A shallow foundation system can be a substantial savings for a new build.

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Construction Design-Closed Cell Spray Foam Below a Slab

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I was introduced to using closed cell spray foam (CCSF) below a slab a few years ago by New England contractor Wade Paquin of WKP Construction. He was insulating the below grade slabs of his new homes by spraying a couple inches over a bed of stone, then pouring the concrete. I have now had the opportunity to try this insulation method over a couple projects, Continue reading “Construction Design-Closed Cell Spray Foam Below a Slab”