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Title: Measure Guideline. Hybrid Foundation Insulation Retrofits

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219655· OSTI ID:1219655
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  1. Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)

This measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations include closed cell spray foam (ccSPF) with membrane waterproofing or air gap membrane drainage layers, rigid board foam insulation at flat walls (cast concrete or CMU block), a “partial drainage” detail making use of the bulk water drainage that occurs through the field of a rubble stone wall, and non-drained spray foam assemblies (including slab insulation).

Research Organization:
Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
DOE Contract Number:
KNDJ-0-40337-00
OSTI ID:
1219655
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102012-3637; 5736
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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