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Course Description: AEC Daily: Building Science Master Summit: Designing for Long-Term Below-Grade Thermal Performance
This recorded webinar is the third of five sessions presented during the Building Science Master Summit held by DuPont Performance Building Solutions. This course dives into the topic of below-grade thermal performance and how to appropriately design for the long term. It explores heat loss patterns; energy code requirements and how they differ by region and building type; insulating best practices and benefits; and considerations for material selection.
Understand the benefits of insulating foundation walls and slabs.
Become familiar with their energy code requirements.
Differentiate between interior and exterior below-grade wall insulation methods and become familiar with various wall and floor slab assembly insulation options.
Understand the breadth of below-grade insulation material options and the difference in their long-term thermal performance.