FrostyTurnip
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Dear Expert and Well-Versed,
Before I ask my question, I want to provide a little background and also a reality check. I have a back ground as a drafter in the architectural field primarily consisting of large industrial scale construction, large retail and similar. Full range of plans from site, grade, floor plans, elevations, cut elevations and similar for foundation, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
That being said: I am just a drafter. No license in any of the above. (I went to arch college. I have the gift, but I cannot do the math.)
I am just a homeowner getting ready to do a massive work of underpinning my foundations while retrofitting for seismic activity, repairing collapsing framing (not in that order lol), rebuilding portions of the roof and it looks like I’m going to need to jack the bad boy up, maybe even raise the crawlspace. Holy cow!
If I sound assertive and my vocabulary appears to contain construction wisdom, think otherwise.
I welcome all comments, even a “Light a match”. I do not mind humor, but my own generally sucks. I do ask that if you do not know the answer to my questions, please don’t shoot from the hip without experience. This is to avoid confusion.
I can read well and appreciate any useful tips and sources from which to learn.
I am only in the deciding phase. I have a structural engineer that has yet to come out. I’m contacting a lawyer for real estate advice. Maybe I shouldn’t do much at all. |
Here’s my universal question about my foundation repair work that might be done:
Soil is awful - great for gardening - but high organic clay
House is on a gentle slope.
Suffering water damage from neglect and seepage.
Heavy semi traffic 20 feet in front of house where the soil has moved severely.
Seismic ACTIVITY. (Central Oklahoma) SHEESH
If I need to underpin or make serious alterations to the foundation, I am considering retrofitting them for seismic activity. This is not something any other home or building has in my city. (Would it be worth it in resale value home value?)
If my foundation is retrofitted for seismic activity (retro framing aside), will this be sufficient to arrrest the issues caused from Heavy Traffic? Like, 2 birds with one stone?
I think this one is a big “Depends” and I will definitely consult the structural engineer, but you know what? I bet the structural engineer doesn’t know squat about seismic retrofitting.
Thanks and tight frames to you all!
Before I ask my question, I want to provide a little background and also a reality check. I have a back ground as a drafter in the architectural field primarily consisting of large industrial scale construction, large retail and similar. Full range of plans from site, grade, floor plans, elevations, cut elevations and similar for foundation, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
That being said: I am just a drafter. No license in any of the above. (I went to arch college. I have the gift, but I cannot do the math.)
I am just a homeowner getting ready to do a massive work of underpinning my foundations while retrofitting for seismic activity, repairing collapsing framing (not in that order lol), rebuilding portions of the roof and it looks like I’m going to need to jack the bad boy up, maybe even raise the crawlspace. Holy cow!
If I sound assertive and my vocabulary appears to contain construction wisdom, think otherwise.
I welcome all comments, even a “Light a match”. I do not mind humor, but my own generally sucks. I do ask that if you do not know the answer to my questions, please don’t shoot from the hip without experience. This is to avoid confusion.
I can read well and appreciate any useful tips and sources from which to learn.
I am only in the deciding phase. I have a structural engineer that has yet to come out. I’m contacting a lawyer for real estate advice. Maybe I shouldn’t do much at all. |
Here’s my universal question about my foundation repair work that might be done:
Soil is awful - great for gardening - but high organic clay
House is on a gentle slope.
Suffering water damage from neglect and seepage.
Heavy semi traffic 20 feet in front of house where the soil has moved severely.
Seismic ACTIVITY. (Central Oklahoma) SHEESH
If I need to underpin or make serious alterations to the foundation, I am considering retrofitting them for seismic activity. This is not something any other home or building has in my city. (Would it be worth it in resale value home value?)
If my foundation is retrofitted for seismic activity (retro framing aside), will this be sufficient to arrrest the issues caused from Heavy Traffic? Like, 2 birds with one stone?
I think this one is a big “Depends” and I will definitely consult the structural engineer, but you know what? I bet the structural engineer doesn’t know squat about seismic retrofitting.
Thanks and tight frames to you all!
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