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Convective Air Slab

Slide #2: Installing vapor barrier and insulation

  1. Cover the entire slab area with vapor barrier, e.g., 6-mil visqueen
  2. Install the closed-cell insulation, e.g., 3-inch R-15, over the entire area; first, along the edges [vertical] of the stem-wall and second, over the interior of the slab area.
  3. Tape the seams of the closed-cell insulation.

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