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2.4 FOUNDATIONS - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Only PolyUrethane foam is approved for exterior insulation
  - - - Reduces condensation problems
      - Less labour requirments
      - Improved airtightness and less thermal bridging at the header joist
      - Improves temperature stability
    - - Higher Material costs
      - Unfinished Interior surface
      - Extra care is required during the backfilling
  - - - Insulation is provided as part of interior finish
      - No changes to exterior finish
      - Thermal bridging with brick veneer cladding is prevented
    - - Potential for concealed condensation
      - Foundation wall exterior is exposed to temperature fluctuations