Learn Foundations

Learn Foundations

Everything you ever wanted to know about Foundations.

46 detailed foundation drawings.

Worksheets for selection of optimal foundation insulation. 

Checklists for design and construction. 

Tables for all 50 states. 

Residential and light commercial. 

119 pages in PDF format.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction to Foundation Design

Benefits of Effective Foundation Design, Organization and Scope of the Handbook, Foundation Type and Construction System, Radon Mitigation Techniques

Chapter 2 – Basement Construction

Basement Insulation Placement and Thickness, Recommended Design and Construction Details, Basement Construction Details, Checklist for Design and Construction of Basements

Chapter 3 – Crawl Space Construction

Crawl Space Insulation Placement and Thickness, Recommended Design and Construction Details, Crawl Space Construction Details, Checklist for Design and Construction of Crawl Space Foundations

Chapter 4 – Slab-on-Grade Construction

Slab-on-Grade Insulation Placement and Thickness, Recommended Design and Construction Details, Slab-on-Grade Construction Details, Checklist for Design and Construction of Slab-on-Grade Foundations

Chapter 5 – Worksheet for Selection of Optimal Foundation Insulation

Descriptions and Instructions for Worksheets, Worksheet 1: Selection of Optimal Foundation Insulation, Worksheet 2: Optional Method for Estimating Foundation Insulation Installation Cost, Worksheet 3: Optional Method for Determining delta-U