Builder's Foundation Handbook

Special Price $17.95 Regular Price $19.95
In stock
Product Code
91016821
This Handbook contains a worksheet for selecting insulation levels based on specific building construction, climate, HVAC equipment, insulation cost, and other economic considerations. The worksheet permits optimization of foundation insulation levels for new or retrofit applications. Construction details representing good practices for design and installation of energy efficient basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade foundations are the focal point of the handbook. The construction details are keyed to lists of critical design information useful for specifying structural integrity; thermal and vapor control; subsurface drainage; waterproofing; and mold, mildew, odor, decay, termite, and radon control strategies. Another useful feature are checklist chapter summaries covering major design consideration for each foundation type basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade. These checklist summaries are useful during design and construction inspection. The information in this handbook is hand drawn heavily from the first foundation handbook the DOE/ORNL Building Envelope System and Materials Program, the Building Design Foundation Handbook which is an extensive technical reference manual. This book presents what to do in foundation design in an inviting, concise format. This handbook is intended to serve the needs of active homebuilders; however, the information is pertinent to anyone involved in foundation design and construction decisions including home owners, architects, and engineers.
More Information
Price$19.95
Customer Service

Customer Service

We're Here To Help

Call us anytime during our customer service hours...


Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific)
Saturday - 10am to 4pm (Pacific)

Order Questions:

TOLL FREE, 800-273-7375 (Outside the U.S. call 818-887-7828).

Our Address:


8001 Canoga Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304 US
Phone: 800-275-2665
Fax Your Order
818-887-7990
Print Our Fax Order Form

DescriptionThis Handbook contains a worksheet for selecting insulation levels based on specific building construction, climate, HVAC equipment, insulation cost, and other economic considerations. The worksheet permits optimization of foundation insulation levels for new or retrofit applications. Construction details representing good practices for design and installation of energy efficient basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade foundations are the focal point of the handbook. The construction details are keyed to lists of critical design information useful for specifying structural integrity; thermal and vapor control; subsurface drainage; waterproofing; and mold, mildew, odor, decay, termite, and radon control strategies. Another useful feature are checklist chapter summaries covering major design consideration for each foundation type basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade. These checklist summaries are useful during design and construction inspection. The information in this handbook is hand drawn heavily from the first foundation handbook the DOE/ORNL Building Envelope System and Materials Program, the Building Design Foundation Handbook which is an extensive technical reference manual. This book presents what to do in foundation design in an inviting, concise format. This handbook is intended to serve the needs of active homebuilders; however, the information is pertinent to anyone involved in foundation design and construction decisions including home owners, architects, and engineers.
Recently Viewed
No recently views items
Clear All