Two common rigid foam insulations specified for below grade applications are expanded polystyrene eps and extruded polystyrene xps.
Spray foam under slab on grade.
The first step is to drill holes in the problem concrete.
Geolift works in three steps.
Although both are closed cell insulations they perform very differently over the long term.
As with any new technique however there are some considerations to take into account before using this approach for the first time.
Geolift works for driveways sidewalks patios garage floors even pool decks.
See our step by step slab on grade construction videos in the ecohome green home building guide pages.
Two of the rigid foam insulations most commonly used below grade and under slabs are expanded polystyrene eps and extruded polystyrene xps.
It also discusses installation procedures for below grade and under slab insulation.
An easy way to recognize eps on the jobsite is that it is commonly white.
Confirm long term thermal performance.
Insulating under foundation and basement slabs using spf spray polyurethane foam offers certain advantages over the more common method of using rigid foam board.
Below grade under slab system with foamular rigid board insulation.
And yes it is a foam just like your beloved spray foam.
The best way to insulate under a slab on grade concrete foundation is with eps rigid foam insulation.