When installing a slab foundation and insulating it, it’s also important to consider moisture and air leakage control, as well as termite control. Termites can tunnel undetected through exterior slab insulation to gain access to the wood framing in a home’s walls. As a result, some insurance companies won’t guarantee homes with slab insulation against [...]
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Concrete Block Insulation and Types of Concrete Block Insulation
Insulated concrete blocks can accommodate many walls in a home. Their cores are filled with insulation (except for those cells requiring structural steel reinforcing and concrete infill), which raises the average wall R-value. The better concrete masonry units reduce the area of connecting webs as much as possible. Types of Concrete Block Insulation There are [...]