MARCH JLC 1997
Termites and Foam
To the Editor:
In response to David Damroth's letter
(12/96) about my article on frostprotected
shallow foundations, here
are a couple of details to consider for
thwarting termites. The first detail
(top sketch) is a bit of a thermal error
in that it short-circuits the heat flow
from the building, but it should still
work against termites. Interior insulation
(bottom sketch) may also be an
answer, but again there would be
some thermal short-circuiting.
There has been no research on either
detail that I know off, but they look
feasible.
Bill Eich
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Ice Dam Study Flawed?
To the Editor:
Ted Cushman's article on roof
venting (Focus on Energy, 12/96) might
give readers the false impression