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Posted by Bob Morrison on May 11, 2007, 7:29 pm
In a previous post RicodJour wrote...
> > Hello
> >
> > doing a room addition
> >
> > what sort of foundation can I be expecting the code to exact from me?
> >
> > addition is 14 x 16 @ the second floor (not underneath)
> >
> > so Im thinking to use 6 x 6 posts setting on concrete
> >
> > am I going to need a continuous foundation, or just under the posts
> >
> > I realize codes are different.. but... this is just a common sense
> > question
>
> Your local code will reflect your local conditions. You didn't say
> where you were, so any response would be a guess. Might be right,
> probably wrong.
>
> The more specific information you provide, the more likely you'll get
> a more specific a.b.c.-quality answer.
>
> BTW, code is not "exacting" anything from you. Code is generally
> considered the _lowest_ acceptable level of construction. If you
> don't at least meet code, seems to me that's like pissing on your own
> shoes.
>
I second what Rico said. Post & beam may be acceptable in your area, but
in the long run you will probably be happier with a poured foundation.
--
Bob Morrison, PE, SE
R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA
bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com
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