Understand Project Scope and Benefits

What happens here

The video introduces the project of adding foundation insulation to a building, describing it as a 'last-minute move' or an 'afterthought.' It showcases the exterior of the building with the foundation perimeter having been excavated, revealing rigid foam insulation (referred to as styrofoam) already installed against the lower portion of the foundation wall. The purpose of this insulation is explained as a 'frost guard' to prevent frost from entering the ground near the foundation, which helps to avoid concrete heaving and water pipes freezing. This step primarily serves to understand the 'why' and 'what' of the project.

Goal: Understand the purpose and benefits of adding foundation insulation.