Tim, Nice details. TOm is right, our footings are typically set 4' below grade. If your ground floor is a garage, the air temperature inthe garage is considered the same as outside (fresh air requirement). Consequently you will need to provide insulation below the first floor slab. Why do you provide a "brick shelf" on the outside of your foundation wall under a rainscreen wall? Wouldn't it be better to provide a granite base under the terra cotta rain screen on top of rigid insulation extending down into the ground?
I have the ledge for the locations with stone that occurs at most grade locations. I may be using metal rainscreen panels in lieu of the stone that I currently have planned, so the ledge may disappear. I'll have to add the insulation under the slab. Good point.
I am a student at the Boston Architectural College enrolled in the Distance Masters of Architecture Program. I live and work in Westerville, Ohio. I am happily married to my wife Cindy and have two children, Nathan and Jessica. I work within a family architectural practice, Shremshock Architects, Inc.
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Tim:
Good detail. Wish I had the ability to develop so complete a profile. Remember wwe are in a 48-54" deep frost zone?
Tom
Tim, Nice details. TOm is right, our footings are typically set 4' below grade. If your ground floor is a garage, the air temperature inthe garage is considered the same as outside (fresh air requirement). Consequently you will need to provide insulation below the first floor slab.
Why do you provide a "brick shelf" on the outside of your foundation wall under a rainscreen wall? Wouldn't it be better to provide a granite base under the terra cotta rain screen on top of rigid insulation extending down into the ground?
Werner and Tom,
I have the ledge for the locations with stone that occurs at most grade locations. I may be using metal rainscreen panels in lieu of the stone that I currently have planned, so the ledge may disappear. I'll have to add the insulation under the slab. Good point.
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