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I am about to start new construction in midwest and given all the discussion about insect problems with insulating under concrete slab what should one do?
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Marc: What type of insect problems are associated with rigid foam under slabs?
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Carpenter ants and termites.
Why couldn't a person pour a thin slab, insulate, then pour a structural slab on top?
*Montana,A person could do that...I wouldn't need to though...No termites in my neighbohood,Jack : )
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I am about to start new construction in midwest and given all the discussion about insect problems with insulating under concrete slab what should one do?