Re: Girder pier location for cabin
- From: "Susan \(CobbersMom\)" <dittohead1152@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:57:06 GMT
"uio88 via HomeKB.com" <> wrote in message >I have 40 acres of woods in NW
Wisconsin. I plan to build my own cabin. I plan to use cinder> block for
the foundation with the mud sill a minimum of 18 inches above grade.> I will
install girder piers and 2 X 10 built up girders.> I was wondering if the
girder footings need to be below frost level and built> up with cinder
blocks like the foundation or if its ok to use something like> pier blocks
on a pad of gravel above frost level? I guess I'm asking if I> need to
excavate for the pier locations too.
Why don't you call the county or town your property is in and find out who
handles the UDC (uniform dwelling code) for your area. A couple years ago,
all one and two family dwellings fell under the code. That person should be
able to answer all your questions.
Sue
Minocqua, WI
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