Permanent wood foundation info

Started by Beavers, December 10, 2017, 11:12:40 PM

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Just wanted to share some of the info I've found in case anyone else is considering this type of foundation.   

This is a link to the American Wood Council PWF design manual.  It goes into much more detail than the IRC does.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.awc.org/pdf/codes-standards/publications/pwf/AWC-PWF2015-Commentary-ViewOnly-1411.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwi7hoi4hoHYAhUi0YMKHRABAowQFggpMAE&usg=AOvVaw1W9rfQ0CAu4i_98pHP6mnU


This video shows an overview of the construction process. It's old but gives you a good visual of how it's done.

https://youtu.be/AwJlyd-g6X8