[Greenbuilding] Skirt insulation on a Shallow Frost-Protected Foundation

[Norbert Senf]

Seems like a good idea to add extra on the north side.................N

On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 7:16 PM, Lynelle Hamilton <lynelle at lahamilton.com>
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Again, I come to this learned group for advice. I have what amounts to a
> SFPF.  I am laying skirt insulation and have a question. I have sufficient
> EPS to meet the engineer's spec (R10), but also have extra.  Must the skirt
> insulation be the same all around the building or can I add more (total
> R-20 or so) to the north side? I believe that the goal is no difference in
> movement, so am uncertain if differing levels of insulation will result in
> a different movement. On the other hand, Mother Nature is infinitely
> variable, as are the NW winds I get.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lynelle
>
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Norbert Senf
Masonry Stove Builders
25 Brouse Road, RR 5
Shawville Québec J0X 2Y0
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