Tiny house foundation (pier and beam)

[@michaelbowden7695]

If it were mine, I would spend the time and money to make the foundation way stronger so the house could withstand a bad storm . Like a tornado And a concrete safe room

[@hillbillymeadowshomestead2478]

We core filled the piers and will anchor the floor to that, the joist are 2x10 lumber which are very heavy timber. Unfortunately a tornado will level even the most well built home. We will have a storm shelter within an accessible distance and location.

[@mommamel7315]

Thanks for the comment. We are making it strong , the piers are core filled and we will have a storm shelter. And it really doesn’t matter how strong you make it if a strong enough tornado comes through. We’ve all seen whole towns leveled. :)

[@happytadaa]

Did you dig a shallow hole, fill with gravel and then level them? Curious as I want to do a similar foundation.

[@hillbillymeadowshomestead2478]

I did dig a hole, 6” deep, I have a laser level and shot each level of the hole. I then used a 16”x16”x4” base block shot to level grade. The gravel, helps both with base and also termite resistance.

[@happytadaa]

@hillbillymeadowshomestead2478 much appreciated!!!