lundi 3 novembre 2014

Benefits Of Wood Foundations

By Fred Maximoff


Universally Accepted - Using a permanent wood foundation (PWF) is accepted by nearly all insurance companies, warranty programs, major building codes, mortgage companies, and financial lending institutions throughout the nation.

Adaptable and Versatile - PWFs are usable in a wide range of building styles and configurations for level and sloping sites and provide a sturdy foundation system. The adaptability of PWFs allows for its use in buildings of virtually any external shape. It is capable of supporting both single- and multi-level homes. This system is easily adjusted in order to deal with a variety of soil conditions, including high-water tables and low-bearing soils. In addition, these wood foundations are able to be modified and expanded, lending them to major restorations.

Easy to Construct - The PWF system is quick and easy to construct since the overall construction itself basically consists of key framing methods that are similar to standard framed buildings. Whether the structure requires a crawlspace or a full-height basement, the PWF system is made to accommodate either one.

Strong Foundation - PWFs include an engineering system that both absorbs and distributes soil, wind, and seismic stresses that would damage other types of foundations. Likewise, PWFs are not prone to damage from cold weather or settling soil. Due to the fact that the foundation's structure can shift slightly with the settling soil reduces the amount of required maintenance by a tremendous amount.

Install in Virtually Any Weather Conditions - In addition to being structurally sound, quick, and easy to construct, the PWF system can be built in virtually any weather at nearly anytime throughout the year, which reduces the expense that generally occurs with other types of foundation systems.

Endurance - PWFs have a lifespan of over a century allowing for a large dose of confidence regardless of what your lot looks like. The durability of the system has been tested countless times over the last half-century by governmental agencies.

Environmentally Sound - Many people are unaware of the discrepancy in energy usage between manufacturing treated wood and manufacturing masonry products. It is because of this discrepancy that wood products in construction and PWF installation are environmentally sound. These wooden products are also beneficial because they produce minimal gassing or leaching into the environment. As a result of the aforementioned benefits, PWFs are considered a renewable resource and are referred to as "green technology."

Prefab - As mentioned previously, this system can be built regardless of the weather. This is the result of being assembled offsite in a dry shop. When the weather is acceptable, it can be transported to the site and installed.

Simple to Finish - No need to incorporate another wall around the foundation wall's interior like there is with traditional masonry foundation. Once PWF is installed, the interior is very economical and easy to finish since the wall studs are already in place.

Perfect for Rural Areas - In rural areas, PWF can be built without any need for concrete at all; the ideal situation wherever concrete may not be readily available or costs too much.




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