Top of foundation: sill plate, capillary break, anchorage and air barrier
The concrete-to-wood junction must manage load, anchorage, capillary moisture, air leakage and insulation continuity without hiding wet or decayed wood.
Triage only — not a design.
VERT / GREEN · JAUNE / YELLOW · ROUGE / RED
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What the professional checks
The professional checks sill condition, bearing, anchorage, capillary break, leakage, regional termite risk and air/thermal continuity.
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Checked: 2026-08-24
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