July 2007
This overview of frost-protected shallow foundations includes basic information about what it is, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations TechSpecs will also help you learn what it takes to switch to a frost-protected shallow foundation instead of a traditional foundation, what to consider when determining FPSF is right for your next project, steps to take if you decide to using this building technology, and additional resources for more information.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center
4 pages