Frost Protected Shallow Footers And Foundation On A New Construction Home

[@dalleiso-slab2014]

for next project build with SLAB MASTER FORM ,better product ,no bracing request ,no backfill before pouring concrete and better EPS density,adjustable to all concrete ticknest .

[@joebardo1225]

DID YOU INSTALL FOOTER DRAINS? AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH RAIN SPOUTS?

[@JimSperanza]

No footer drains and the foundation and footer are raised up about 2 feet from the surrounding grade. Rain spouts will be ran into 4 inch piping and into the nearby drainage ditch.

[@mattborden1816]

So this is on a crawl space, correct? And why is the outside form so high, as the inner….ooops, forget it; you’re pouring a footer…

[@JimSperanza]

@@mattborden1816 no crawlspace. Monolithic slab/footer

[@mattborden1816]

@@JimSperanza I get really scared about pipes breaking under the slab….If It’s insulated with 2” EPS, and the wings go out 36” from the footer (also 2”), do you think I’m overreacting? I will be building around Piedmont SD….3000 AFI (?) and 48” frost depth….thanks

[@JimSperanza]

@mattborden1816 I need to make a video of all the reasons you don't need to worry about your pipes freezing under your slab. Keep an eye out.

[@mattborden1816]

@@JimSperanza Rock on🤩

[@qualitybydesign5119]

Was rebar required and placed in the footer ? About how many inches of the form are exposed and need to be flashed on the exterior ?

[@JimSperanza]

Rebar was placed into the footer. I typically use a 6 inch steel flashing then backfill to keep about 4 inches exposed which gives a nice clean look.

[@qualitybydesign5119]

Thanks for the quick response ! Are you a general contractor/builder ? Your quite knowledgeable about all facets of your build .

[@JimSperanza]

@qualitybydesign5119 yes Speranza Development LLC. I offer designs and consulting services for residential builds.

[@mattborden1816]

What is your frost depth at this location?

[@JimSperanza]

@@mattborden1816 frost depth is 42" where I am

[@cdee2456]

I would build a castle on a well tamped bed of crusher

[@JimSperanza]

About 8 inches of CR1 and rake out 2 inches of washed 1 inch and she's perfecto!

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