Mar/10

Owner Builder: Crawlspace Foundation

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We take a look at crawlspace foundations from footing through completion.

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6 comments

LleviathanzZ · March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm

Thanks.
Thanks.
arossona · March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm

Absolutely. The …
Absolutely. The foundation will have to be designed for the neccessary loads ( this may mean deeper, wider footings, additional reinforcement, larger beams and/or larger floor trusses) but the crawlspace foundation can be used for multi-story projects no problem. Its important to remember that with any foundation, the weight of the structure should bear directly on or be transferred to the footings-whether crawlspace or slab.
LleviathanzZ · March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm

Can this type of …
Can this type of foundation suppory more than two storey, , ,ground floor,1st floor + another floor , ,ie , ,2nd floor?
MsGemini415 · March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm

this is so helpful! …
this is so helpful! my husband and i are in the process of buying a house and i didnt know wat was the difference between a slab and crawlspace!! thank you soo much!!
macrawford21 · March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm

What about a …
What about a foundation drain? What is the approved drainage system? That is THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the crawlspace!
Asystolic · March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm

sooo, kind to share …
sooo, kind to share, thank you! ill be watching