COLUMN BUILDING SCIENCES PHOTOS 1-9 Foundation insulation protection approaches. Photo 1: Stucco as Protection. It has impact limitations, but it actually looks very good. Photo 2: Fully Adhered Membrane. " Roofi ng " strip used to protect slab edge insulation. Photo 3: Aluminum Sheet. Rigid insulation with a membrane seal prior to installation of the aluminum. Photo 4: Current Condition. Looking almost brand new. Photo 5: Carbondale, Colo. Exterior foundation insulation is protected by rigid metal sheeting. Photo 6: More Carbondale, Colo. The design credit goes to architect Steve Novy. Photo 7. Shallow FrostProtected Foundation. Rigid horizontal insulation. Photo 8: Concrete Skirt. Protecting rigid horizontal insulation. Photo 9: Cellular PVC. Fully adhered membrane and a strip of aluminum or alternatively a strip of cellular PVC protecting the insulation. M AY 2 0 2 3 ashrae.o rg ASHRAE JOURNAL 39http://www.ashrae.org