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Insulation under slab on grade.
The f factors for slab on grade floors are defined in standard 90 1.
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Historically used as a stable roof insulation eps has gained wide acceptance in wall below grade and under slab applications due to its low moisture absorption strength and stable long term thermal performance.
Consult appendix a table a6 3 1 in the 2016 edition for a tabulation of assembly f factors for slab on grade floors based on the arrangement and rated r value of the applied insulation.
Eps insulation blocks can be custom cut into a variety of shapes and sizes to meet wide ranging job specifications.
In climate zones 4 and higher it s also a good idea to install some horizontal insulation under a slab on grade.
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Slab is one foot or less below grade r 10 insulation required extending 2 feet below grade for climate zones 4 and 5 4 feet below grade for climate zone 6 insulation should extend downward from the top of the slab with two options to reduce slab edge insulation r value exterior slab insulation must be protected 46.
If you want to save money you can install a 4 ft wide band of horizontal r 10 or higher insulation at the perimeter of the slab in a picture frame configuration.
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Lack of foundation insulation on below grade and under slab projects can account for up to 25 of a structure s total heat loss.
Below grade under slab with foamular xps insulation.
Insulating properly below grade can help prevent total structure heat loss and reduce heating and cooling bills by 10.
Below grade under slab system with foamular extruded polystyrene rigid board insulation and radiant heating.