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cross-posting from the Concrete forum... Hi folks, I have a question about the need for surface bonding. I am building an accessory building here in Vermont, that will sit on a slab that is poured over frost wall. I have the footing and footing drains in place, footing has rebar throughout...

Hi folks, I have a question about the need for surface bonding. I am building an accessory building here in Vermont, that will sit on a slab that is poured over frost wall. I have the footing and footing drains in place, footing has rebar throughout and hook dowels. I am starting to lay up...

Carl, that looks like a nice resource. Thanks for sharing the doc and your thoughts on the approach.

If you happen to come across, please share. But that is what I plan to do - both horizontal and vertical insulation.

4x8 is what I was expecting to use, and I am inclined to put it on the inside of the walls too. Thanks!

thanks folks. Anyone have any thoughts about insulating the below grade walls?

Hi, Background: I am in northern Vermont, constructing an accessory building. First floor is a slab and will be for small equipment storage, and tool storage. First floor will be heated. Second floor will be a finished guest loft (heated, water, etc.). Foundation will be 6ft wall (to frost...

thanks Darth!

Guys, Thanks for your inputs, very much appreciated. Yes Darth, it actually is more of a September question because that's when we'd likely be getting to this unfortunately. Just to clarify too (I'd forgot to mention) that there will FOAMULAR 1000 XPS under the footings extending 4' to the...

Hi folks, I am planning to build a 24x32 accessory structure, for myself. One of the gable ends will be below grade (i.e., a walkout) Location is northern Vermont. For budget reasons, it will be a multi-year project. I would like to phase it such that the site work, footings, and foundation...