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Nesgroup address: alt.building.construction - Date & Time for the message: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 02:23:40 GMT
/ Author of the message: Bob Morrison |
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Re: To cripple or not?
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In a previous post Tom Chou says... > I wonder if anyone has opinions on this: > > Code requires min 18" of crawl space between ground and bottom of floor > joists. > Is it better to make concrete foundation forms 24" deep (in expansive > soil) > the PLUS 18" above ground and attach > joists the sill plate/concrete directly, or just have the minimal > concrete and > build a cripple wall to get the required crawl space. > Are there strength advantages to either approach? How about cost and > ease of > construction? > Tom: From your e-mail address it appears you are in Southern California. With the "cripple" wall (also known as a "pony wall") you are more at risk of building collapse during a seismic event than you would be if you had concrete up tot the underside of the joists. For the LA area, frost heave is not really a problem, but I would |
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