Residential Construction Foundation Quick-Card 2015 IRC

Description

A good building starts with a great foundation! This handy 6-page guide cover the basics of this critical step in residential construction. Great for contractors, property owners... anyone who needs a quick overview of the basics involved in this key building phase.

Features:

• Soil, Gravel & Moisture Barrier
• Visible Inspection of the Site
• Drainage
• Soil Tests
• Site, Soil & Fills
• Soil Classifications
• Presumptive Load-Bearing Values of Foundation Materials
• Properties of Soils Classified According to the Unified Soil Classification System
• Foundation Systems
• Footings
• Footings - Minimum Size & Minimum Depth
• Foundation Clearance from Slopes
• Foundation & Retaining Walls
• Wood Foundation Walls
• Under-Floor Space
• Foundation Drainage
• Dampproofing & Waterproofing

Publisher: Builder's Book, Inc, 2014 ISBN No. 1889892548/9781889892542