EnergyEdge rail profiles for

LEVEL CONCRETE FOUNDATION SYSTEMS

1a. EnergyEdge (EE) Perimeter Rail:  EE8fb or EE8mb profiles, 12’ length typical.   90 and 45 degree transition members are available for easy and accurate installation.

1b. Alignment of EnergyEdge System with wall systems:  Verify dimensions of face of slab with building wall system dimension.

1c. Install EE systems:  FIRST locating and leveling corner members;  SECOND Install full lengths of rail systems from each end of straight runs, leveling each end of material first followed by remaining “spaced” braces or supports next;  THIRD, continue process to center of each straight run cutting only last member to fit.

1d. Shim system level below EE8sb support braces with 3” wide x 8” long cut strips of common asphalt starter shingles.  Note:  Do not use untreated wood shims inside concrete slab area.

INSTALLATION of FOUNDATION &

 EnergyEdge PERIMETER FORM MATERIALS

2a. Foundations are typically formed with wood or metal systems or reinforced CMU foundation walls (illustrated) placed on a spread footing.

2b. Foundation Insulation:  Located on the exterior face of formed foundation wall for best results, typically mechanically fastened and/or adhered.

2c. Wood forming materials are required only for miscellaneous bracing and kickers.

2d. Mechanically fasten EE8sb support braces to top of pre-leveled foundation wall.  Support braces can be attached using a variety of systems.  Depending on cure duration of substrate and weather conditions, the best method will vary.   See section 4 for common fastening system options.

PLACEMENT OF SLAB CONCRETE

FOR “FROST ISOLATION” ASSEMBLY

3a. Install EnergyEdge rail member (EE8fb or mb) by mechanically fastening support brace (EE8sb) to concrete foundation.

3b. Concrete material surrounds EE8sb support braces permanently attaching EnergyEdge rail to perimeter of slab providing a finished and insulated exterior surface.

3c. Thickened 8” slab edge.

3d. Foundation wall

3e. Foundation footing

3e. Exterior rigid insulation by others.

ASSEMBLED PARTS

Axonometric of assembly members:

5a.  EnergyEdge EE8mb rail or EE8fb rail

5b.  Thickened edge concrete slab

5c.  Below grade interior insulation placed with foundation pour or mechanically fastened after pour

5d.  Wall system installed at slab edge, system varies.

5e.  EnergyEdge EE8sb support brace with mechanical fastener.

5f.   Perimeter re-bar supported by EE8sb brace.

5g.  Anchor bolts for 2x wood plate (where applicable)

BRACE AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

4a.  Dimension Key:  A = 12” max; B = 24” max; C = 8” max.

4b.  EE8mb or EE8fb rail

4c.  EE8sb support brace

4d.  EE890 & EE845 transition members or field cut corners.

4e.  Mechanically fasten EE8sb support brace to foundation.  Typically, hand drilled and manually driven nail or pin with an inserted wire wedge is sufficient.  PAF systems may be used where brace is placed on a flat surface with little or not shimming.  Cold conditions cause system to become very brittle prohibiting use of PAF application.

            PRODUCT NOTES & PROJECT STAGING

A.  EnergyEdge products are one of the first required materials on a project.  PLEASE ORDER PRODUCT EARLY!

B.  Install EE8sb support braces in EE8 rail system PRIOR to installation of rails.  Align T&B knobs of brace with channels in rail.  Use rubber mallet to set, this may take two strikes to set both knobs in channel. 

INSURE BRACES ARE SECURELY SET TOP & BOTTOM!

C.  Reference EEdetails:  SD50a / Support Brace Standards; SD51a / Basic Mechanical Fasteners; SD52a , b, c & e/ Field Cutting Guidelines;  SD54 a, b, c & d / Anchor Bolt Placement