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Nesgroup address: alt.building.construction - Date & Time for the message: Sun, 29 May 2005 19:40:47 -0500 /

Author of the message: HerHusband

Title of the message:
Re: addition on older home with shallow foundation

Text of the message:
Jeff,

> They will cancel my policy if I don't get the rotten porch fixed
> or torn down within the next 6 weeks.

If you're in a rush, short on cash, and don't need the porch, tearing it
down sounds like the fastest and easiest approach. You can always build a
new one later on when you have the time/money.

> I don't like the idea of my room being over an "open" space. I think
> it would be best to build a proper foundation similar to the rest of
> the house. The only thing is, my old house wouldn't pass code if it
> were built today. The top of the footing is only about a foot below
> the surface.

Check with your local building department and see what the frost line is in
your area. Around here (Washington State) our frost line is only about 12"
deep. Considering how rarely it gets down to freezing around here, even
that's probably being generous. Your foundation would be fine in my area.



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