Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Insulating slab on grade foundations isn’t complicated, but for some reason we tend to get it wrong, at least in cooler climates. Concrete is a thermal mass, and tends to absorb heat as well as cold temperatures. If the ground below the slab is 45-50 degrees, what temperature do you think the surface of your uninsulated slab floor will be? I’ll save you the math, it’s cold and can be extremely uncomfortable if you tend to walk around your home barefoot or in socks, even if you’re heating your interior. People who live in homes with crawlspaces or basements don’t have this problem. We need to be thermally uncoupling slab on grade floors, not only to save on our energy bills, but to maximize comfort within our homes. In this video, we discuss 5 different options for a fully insulated concrete slab on grade foundation for new construction.
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Insulating slab on grade foundations isn’t complicated, but for some reason we tend to get it wrong, at least in cooler climates. Concrete is a thermal mass, and tends to absorb heat as well as cold temperatures. If the ground below the slab is 45-50 degrees, what temperature do you think the surface of your uninsulated slab floor will be? I’ll save you the math, it’s cold and can be extremely uncomfortable if you tend to walk around your home barefoot or in socks, even if you’re heating your interior. People who live in homes with crawlspaces or basements don’t have this problem. We need to be thermally uncoupling slab on grade floors, not only to save on our energy bills, but to maximize comfort within our homes. In this video, we discuss 5 different options for a fully insulated concrete slab on grade foundation for new construction.
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
Other Articles and Resources on Slab On Grade Foundations: asiri-designs.com/resources-1?blogcategory=Slabs
Request Building Science Consulting Services For Your Project: asiri-designs.com/consulting
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**Featured Music from Pixelbay:**
Space Chillout by penguinmusic: pixabay.com/music/upbeat-space-chillout-14194
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