Originally Posted By: kbernard This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just inspected a wood foundation. You really can not see much with a full basement. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for, besides the normal stuff (grading, raingutters, etc
Originally Posted By: cbuell This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
A properly constructed wood foundation system is less likely to have water in the basement than any type of concrete foundation structure. A wood foundation is more or a “system” for keeping out water than a typical concrete foundation is. There are many other advantages to wood foundations as well, including having greater hydrostatic pressure resistance than concrete foundations. There is good info at the Weyerhauser site, as they developed the system for use in perma-frost construction in Alaska.
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Originally Posted By: roconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Wood foundations seem to do well in more arid areas with dry soil conditions and limited termite and decay probablility … in other areas damage over time is possible. Even if properly treated lumber is used, the cut ends are suseptable since they only get a field treatment (if at all).
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