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Is there any way to eliminate perimeter slab insulation completely?

April 26, 2017completely Eliminate insulation perimeter slab

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Is there any way to eliminate perimeter slab insulation completely?

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Perimeter slab insulation can be “traded-off” using a software tool like REScheck or COMcheck™. Additional insulation is added in another part of the structure to compensate for the missing insulation in the slab. The code permits this trade-off, but when carpet is placed on a cold slab, the higher humidity levels that result can attract dust mites and mold.