Run Flooring?

[Intheswamp]

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No foundation, eh? Did you build a pole house? Just curious...

Ed

 

[patandchickens]

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I seriously wouldn't do it -- not only would it take SIGNIFICANT engineering to support a raised (like, with a foot or so of clear air under it, to prevent dampness and vermin from coming up through) run floor with the weight of 4-8" of wet dirt/sand/chips on it, it will also rot through Real Soon no matter how you paint it or use treated wood or whatever.

Realio trulio, just build the ground up (if necessary) with roadbase or sand or whatever, and it will be FINE

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[enggass]

Thanks again everyone... No floor - will go with sand.

'Intheswamp' - I got a permit from the DEP to build my house with a foundation. And full basement. I just cannot dig up any more of the property.

Steve

 

[Intheswamp]

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I was just wondering. A lot of the coastal area along the north gulf coast has houses on pilings/stilts/poles. Of course that's also got a lot to do with incoming hurricanes, too!

I've always liked the idea of a pole house...handles earthquakes and wind better than any other construction type.

Ed