Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Links - 1/10/2005 - Home Foundation Structure Framing

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Links

• Climatic Data for Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
  This website provides U.S. builders, designers, and code officials with the air freezing index (AFI) data necessary to employ Frost Protected Shallow Foundation (FPSF) technology.
• Energy-Efficient Resource-Efficient Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
  This 12-page guide published by NAHB provides an introduction to Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSFs). It explains what FPSFs are, how they work, the benefits involved, where they are approved, and much more. Use this guide to learn more about the code requirements and find out if FPSFs are right for you.
• Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Information from NAHB
  Information and resources regarding Frost Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF), available at http://www.nahb.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=235 .