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foundation addition
Posted by tomh on July 4th, 2004 12:08 PM
In reply to addition on top of poles by jernie on July 4th, 2004 10:58 AM [Go to top of thread]
A conventional concrete footer and stemwall needs to be built that rises 12-inches above grade. On that LEVEL or STEPPED foundation stemwall, you can build a cripple wall that has a top plate that will support the addition. The wood framed cripple wall takes the place of cinder-block, and is a very conventional building technique. This option allows you to frame access openings for storage, or you can use it just like a raised floor crawl-space. Since it is 8-feet tall anyway, you can get some nice storage in there if you add a floor.
This project requires a permit. You will need plans with framing, foundation, roof, HVAC and engineering details. Most people will require some professional assistance with this. If you tell your designer or engineer you are interested in using cripple wall construction with storage access, they will know what you mean. This will give you both an economical construction method for the addition, but will also provide beneficial storage access. Was this post helpful? Yes: or No:
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