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How low should my soil level start below my foundation?
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:27 pm
I have a high soil line that needs correcting and I'm trying to figure how how much dirt I should take out. The soil line meets the top of the foundation right now but my reading says modern building code requires it start a minimum of six inches below the top of the foundation.
This seems pretty low. Any one have insight on this?
Thinking about just hiring an engineer to create me a site plan I can work from rather than figuring this all out
This seems pretty low. Any one have insight on this?
Thinking about just hiring an engineer to create me a site plan I can work from rather than figuring this all out
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Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:28 pm to lsufanintexas
Curious on why it needs correcting
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:35 pm to lsufanintexas
6" below the top of slab is typical.
This post was edited on 3/6/17 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:38 pm to lsufanintexas
Why not build the foundation at a higher elevation. But the correct answer is what does the code say.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:41 pm to lsufanintexas
Post some pics
Posted on 3/6/17 at 6:16 pm to lsufanintexas
If you're talking about a house already built, then it depends on region and grading conditions. 4-6" of exposed slab above finished grade is ideal. If you're talking new construction inside form, a lot of factors will control that. I'm assuming you mean the former and not the latter.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 7:01 pm to LSUjefe
Already built. Home was built in 70s. The grade is all messed up. Need to also add some retaining walls in certain areas to leve out the ground a bit. It drops almost two feet from one side of the house to the other and at the high side the ground is a little above the foundation.
Thinking about this further I am just going to have a drainage architect design a site plan and I'll go off of that. I used to do dirt work following plans so I can do the work, just want to make sure I am sloping and adding/removing enough soil where needed.
Thinking about this further I am just going to have a drainage architect design a site plan and I'll go off of that. I used to do dirt work following plans so I can do the work, just want to make sure I am sloping and adding/removing enough soil where needed.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 7:08 pm to lsufanintexas
6"
You can mound your planting beds if need to but make sure you have drainage away from house.
You can mound your planting beds if need to but make sure you have drainage away from house.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 7:35 pm to lsufanintexas
Make sure you don't plant beds right against the house either. Will invite problems with termites. As stated 6" is ideal, but 4" will suffice.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 7:36 pm to JamalSanders
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But the correct answer is what does the code say.
Termites give 0 fricks what code is. The more the better, and keep it clean.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:18 pm to lsufanintexas
6"
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:19 pm to lsufanintexas
4" brick
6" siding
6" siding
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:24 pm to lsufanintexas
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Thinking about this further I am just going to have a drainage architect design a site plan and I'll go off of that.
This is good thinking. There are factors unique to your situation. The main thing is having adequate drainage to keep water away from your house and take water from the roof away from the foundation.
You need a good site plan for that sometimes.
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