Hello
doing a room addition
what sort of foundation can I be expecting the code to exact from me?
addition is 14 x 16 @ the second floor (not underneath)
so Im thinking to use 6 x 6 posts setting on concrete
am I going to need a continuous foundation, or just under the posts
I realize codes are different.. but... this is just a common sense question
Your local code will reflect your local conditions. You didn't say where you were, so any response would be a guess. Might be right, probably wrong.
The more specific information you provide, the more likely you'll get a more specific a.b.c.-quality answer.
BTW, code is not "exacting" anything from you. Code is generally considered the _lowest_ acceptable level of construction. If you don't at least meet code, seems to me that's like pissing on your own shoes.
R
I second what Rico said. Post & beam may be acceptable in your area, but in the long run you will probably be happier with a poured foundation.
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