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Can a pressure treated foundation be placed on the basement concrete slab?
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Hello, My name is Terry and I am a help expert in the building and construction field. Yes, it is possible to construct a treated lumber foundation. It must however, be constructed and inspected by your local building department. There are minimum specifications that can be obtained from the International Residential Code, International Building Code, Universal Building Code, California Building Code and other codes that are specific to different areas of the country. You must work closely with your building official to determine which code you should be following. Structural design is the basis for safety and durability in a structure, and should always be completed by a competent individual. In my area we require that licensed design professionals such as structural engineers and architects be involved with most designs. With wood foundations, moisture and pest deterioration are probably the most significant issues. In some areas, such as California, seismic considerations are also in effect. It is always best to verify CODE SPECIFIC information with your local Building Official and/or Building Department as local laws and codes do tend to vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. I hope you have found this helpful! Terry CBO
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When doing a basement construction job should pressure treated wood be used against concrete?
Always and most building codes require it.
What is foundation in construction?
Foundation in construction. The foundation is the structure which supports the rest of the building. In home construction it is the portion, usually under gound, that sits on top of the footing and can be made of either pressure treated lumber, concrete blocks or concrete poured in place. rewrgww5r
Can pressure treated lumber be set in concrete?
yes it can
Is it ok to attach a pressure-treated joist directly to a concrete slab as a foundation for a deck and should it be epoxied or bolted down?
You can set the joist directly into a 3 or 4 foot hole filled with concrete, however the life expectancy of the joist is about half when it does not come in contact with the ground at all. On my house I set them on metal brackets then epoxied the bracket bolt into the concrete. With pressure treated lumber this post will be "good as new" for 25 years. Depending on the area I have seen concrete ones disintegrate in 3-8 years.
Can you put pressure treated wood in concrete?
Yes you can. As in a post or column situation. Technically you should find the "below ground" treatment grade. I have seen the "above ground used many times...
When doing a basement construction job should pressure treated wood be used against concrete?
Always and most building codes require it.
What is foundation in construction?
Foundation in construction. The foundation is the structure which supports the rest of the building. In home construction it is the portion, usually under gound, that sits on top of the footing and can be made of either pressure treated lumber, concrete blocks or concrete poured in place. rewrgww5r
Can pressure treated lumber be set in concrete?
yes it can
How do you Build the foundation for a home?
you build forms,lay in rebar,pore concrete,put in J bolts,to bolt your 2X6 pressure treated wood to.then floor joists.
Must a dome be built on a concrete slab or is it possible for a dome home to have a basement?
AnswerWe just bought a dome home that was built in 1984 in northeast Ohio, and it has a basement. Although we have not moved in yet the basement seems to have worked out fine. It does have a sump pump that keeps it nice and dry. The basement is a finished rec. room also. We have seen no foundation problems or anything else that would tell us that it was a bad idea. Hope this helps. AnswerLooking at one for sale that has a basement. The interesting thing is that the basement seems to be "left over" from a rectangular (regular / non dome shaped) house. It is on a sloped lot, so it is a daylight basement. The bottom of the dome overhangs the concrete foundation about 6 feet on each side. Used as lawn mower storage it looks like.This is a geodesic. I imagine with a sturdy foundation there is no reason you could not have a monolithic on a basement as well.AnswerThe last geo-dome I built, a 50' 3/8th's, was built over a daylight basement. which included a 2 car garage, a media room and a "Mother-in-law apartment. Once the sub floor is down, the dome structure doesn't really care whether it's built over a crawlspace or a basement.If you do a basement, build it of concrete and NOT pressure treated wood.
Open and closed foundation in house construction?
Closed FoundationIn a closed foundation, the foundation wallextends from the footing to the first floor aroundthe perimeter of the building. The foundationwall is typically a bearing wall. The below-gradeportion is typically constructed of concrete ormasonry, but preservative-treated wood can alsobe used. The foundation wall enclosesa basement, a crawlspace, or the soil below a slabon-grade.Open FoundationIn an open foundation, the building is supportedby piles or piers, and the bottom of the first-floorframing is several feet above-grade Piles and piers are constructed of concrete,masonry, timber, or steel.
Is it ok to attach a pressure-treated joist directly to a concrete slab as a foundation for a deck and should it be epoxied or bolted down?
You can set the joist directly into a 3 or 4 foot hole filled with concrete, however the life expectancy of the joist is about half when it does not come in contact with the ground at all. On my house I set them on metal brackets then epoxied the bracket bolt into the concrete. With pressure treated lumber this post will be "good as new" for 25 years. Depending on the area I have seen concrete ones disintegrate in 3-8 years.
I am putting a small pool in our basement. Would it be better to use pressure treated plywood as a ceiling, or sheet rock?
Definitely the plywood.
How do i repair rotting framing on a concrete slabs?
Remove rotted material from the wall and re-frame it using pressure treated lumber or a foam or tar paper membrane between the bottom plate and the concrete.
What are pole barns made of in material?
Pole barns are made of pressure-treated wood that are anchored into the ground with concrete. This makes them extremely strong against the elements it will endure.
What happens in a burning building to the foundations?
Most new homes are built upon a solid, reinforced concrete foundation. In this case, it is unlikely that a fire alone will have caused significant damage to the foundation of the home. Dependent on the location of the home however, foundations may be built using several different materials, including stone, concrete blocks or treated wood. Of these, treated wood will most likely incur damage during a house fire and need to be completely replaced. In all cases, although the primary material used in the construction of the foundation will likely be undamaged, it is possible that other materials used have been damaged and this should be checked before the foundation is built upon again.
What can you use to cover basement walls?
The easiest thing is to nail PRESSURE TREATED 1x4's to the concrete/block at 16 inch intervals, just like wall studs. Then you can fasten any standard wall material to those. ------------------- However, using wood against the basement wall is like inviting mold into your basement and home. Even a dry basement will always have some level of ground moisture seeping through the concrete. Wood, (even pressure treated one) is not waterproof. It soaks up water and it will support mold growth. The same goes for fiberglass insulation, drywall and greenboard. They all have organic compounds and they all absorb water. If you want an insulated basement, closed cell foam board attached directly against the wall, is what the U.S. Department of Energy recommends for basements. If you want insulation and a finished look, 100% waterproof cement core insulated panels are the best choice. They will not get damaged by typical moisture and won't be ruined in a basement flood. If all you want is to spruce up the walls, acrylic panels or encapsulated fiberglass panels are a more affordable solution. The first will just bright up the walls, the second will add some level of insulation. For irregular stone walls, a sturdy, clear 20 mil liner or a radiant liner might be the best choice.
