Hello,
I am getting a few quotes from different contractors here in Socal to build a 300 sq. foot family room (15x20). Currently my foundation is on a slab. Our backyard where the addition will be located is slightly higher at the end (the last few feet of 20ft).
Since the law requires 8" of unprotected wood be above natural grade, some contractors told me they get around by pouring the sides at the end of the job
One contractor told me they have to to raise the footing (I am guessing similar way how a garage is built where the footing is exposed about 4" above the slab? Can somebody in this field elaborate in details if my assumption is wrong. Is there a barrier that can be used instead of raising it?
This link is a good reference as to what I am talking about..
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=22257
TT.
I am getting a few quotes from different contractors here in Socal to build a 300 sq. foot family room (15x20). Currently my foundation is on a slab. Our backyard where the addition will be located is slightly higher at the end (the last few feet of 20ft).
Since the law requires 8" of unprotected wood be above natural grade, some contractors told me they get around by pouring the sides at the end of the job
One contractor told me they have to to raise the footing (I am guessing similar way how a garage is built where the footing is exposed about 4" above the slab? Can somebody in this field elaborate in details if my assumption is wrong. Is there a barrier that can be used instead of raising it?
This link is a good reference as to what I am talking about..
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=22257
TT.
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