Concrete stem walls that are not monolithic with slabs on ground or are not otherwise laterally supported by slabs on ground and retain 48 inches 1219 mm or less of unbalanced fill measured from the top of.
Concrete wall section with insulation.
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Integral insulation refers to insulation placed between two layers of thermal mass.
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Stem walls not laterally supported at top.
Examples include insulation placed in concrete masonry cores and continuous insulation in a masonry cavity wall note that an insulated masonry cavity wall can also be considered as exterior insulation if the thermal mass effect of the veneer is disregarded.
In this section several typical basement wall sections are illustrated and described.
Concrete walls can be insulated on the interior or exterior face or by embedding the material within the wall.
Foundation wall base over continuous rigid insulation.
Figures 4 9 through 4 11 and 4 15 show configurations with insulation on the exterior surface of the foundation.
Concrete foundation stem walls that support light frame above grade walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this section.
Figures 2 11 through 2 13 show configurations with insulation on the exterior surface of basement walls.
The photo above is a sample that shows the cross section of what an actual finished.
Foundation wall base.
When provided with reinforced polyisocyanurate insulation covering 4 1 2 of rigid foam insulation the xi plus has an insulation value of r 21 3.
Typical frame wall section over continuous rigid insulation.
In this section several typical slab on grade sections are illustrated and described.
Figures 4 12 through 4 14 show variations where the slab is the primary location for insulation.
Concrete wall section detail.
This insulated concrete wall system incorporates expanded polystyrene eps foam board insulation for thermal energy efficiency reinforcing steel for strength new patent pending wall ties and high strength shotcrete to provide strength safety and durability.
Figures 2 14 and 2 15 show interior insulation options.