MASONRY WALL WITH EXTERIOR INSULATION

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Figure 3-16. Concrete Masonry Crawl Space Wall with Exterior Insulation

Figure 3-16 illustrates a concrete masonry foundation with exterior insulation.  Like Figure 3-15, the rigid insulation aligns with rigid foam sheathing over the 2 x 4 wood frame wall above grade.  The floor consists of a vapor retarder sealed to the wall, placed over a granular drainage material.