Got Foam?

Above are pictures of the house foundation being insulated with R value of 5, 1" insullation foam. This method helps prevent heat loss from the house's basement and provides a tighter seal.

On site changes to building plans are a common occurance during the construction phase as onsite issues arise. This is true of Greenth Street, as well. The architect and contractor originally intented to use a 2" layer of R value of 10 insullation with which to swath the foundation, but there were concerns that this thickness would not allow a flush and tight envelope between the foundation and the framing. There was also a concern about the insulation not being rigid enough from which to hang the house's heavy fiber cement siding.