Residential Construction Foundation Quick-Card Based on the 2015 IRC
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
Residential Construction Foundation Quick-Card Based on the 2015 IRC
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