Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 47 minutes ago
A frost protected shallow foundation or “Swedish foundation system” is a unique strategy that can be used to reduce the depth of the footings in cold climates, as rigid insulation is installed horizontally rather than vertically to change the isotherms. The horizontal length of the insulation skirt should be the equivalent to the frost depth of the location that you’re building in (i.e. if the frost depth is 42 inches, the insulation should project 42 inches horizontally. This strategy is also a viable option for sites with complicated rocky terrain, in which excavation can be costly.
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A frost protected shallow foundation or “Swedish foundation system” is a unique strategy that can be used to reduce the depth of the footings in cold climates, as rigid insulation is installed horizontally rather than vertically to change the isotherms. The horizontal length of the insulation skirt should be the equivalent to the frost depth of the location that you’re building in (i.e. if the frost depth is 42 inches, the insulation should project 42 inches horizontally. This strategy is also a viable option for sites with complicated rocky terrain, in which excavation can be costly.
This clip is from Insulated Slab on Grade Foundations (For Architects + Builders): youtu.be/KDLkbpraC4A?si=ZowxYP2nnvyBR3jL
Read the Full Article on Insulating Slab on Grade Foundations: asiri-designs.com/resources-1/f/insulating-slab-on-grade-foundations
Get the Insulated Slab on Grade CAD Details: asiri-designs.com/shop/ols/products/insulated-slab-on-grade-cad-details
Request Building Science Consulting Services For Your Project: asiri-designs.com/consulting
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*Featured Music From Pixabay:*
Space Chillout by penguinmusic: pixabay.com/music/upbeat-space-chillout-14194
Chill Abstract (Intention) by Coma Media: pixabay.com/music/upbeat-chill-abstract-intention-12099
