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Installing foam panel insulation, which is best?
Insulation and soundproofing

Rigid insulation panels: which ones to use for different applications

...to whether or not this poses a significant risk to health doesn't seem to be based on any hard facts or testing. We'd be really interested to find any verifiable sources for EPS chemical off-gassing  testing - if you find any please post them to the comments section below - as we are starting to think that EPS foam may...

Pouring a Monolithic Slab on grade for a Passive Solar LEED Home © Ecohome
Slab on Grade

Monolithic slab-on-grade foundations - Super insulated for LEED Homes & Passive House

...tor instructions: Don't leave it up to the builder! Clearly specify your desired insulation levels and all other requirements to your contractor, and make sure they are explicitly written into the contract. Basement floors are generally chronically under-insulated, so we always caution homeowners not to be talked into ...