The foundation of a wooden house is a very important element that must be studied well from the beginning.
in a wooden dwelling house, foundations must be made and they must be made well by paying attention to some important details
Foundations, an important issue to deal with
Foundations, although not an attractive topic, should actually be studied thoroughly because, in addition to supporting the wooden house, they also ensure that it is well separated from soil moisture.
For example:
- analyze the level, almost never is a terrain really level even if it is flat and inches count, so better to do a good laser survey and check the starting elevations well.
- the foundation slab will need to be deep enough so that it can be guaranteed to find settled and consolidated soil. This is why the slab option is often preferred.
- the upper level of the foundation, i.e., the plane of the panel ledge, should ensure that the wood is well out of the water and fairly raised from the surrounding ground.
- knowing the soil bearing capacity, it is also essential to have the advice of a geologist who analyzes the degree of compression tolerated by the soil.
In fact, since water is the enemy of wood, the incorrect location of this level of the foundation of a wooden house is often the cause of the building’s ruin.
Ventilation under the floor
Better to provide a ventilation space under the entire property-often mandatory-especially in wet areas to prevent the spread of radon.
Drains and other services
Already at this stage, when pouring the foundations of a wooden house, drains with the right slope and other necessary services for the house should be provided. It is always a good idea to provide separate conduits for telecom, ENEL, etc. lines. It is not mail wrong to leave an extra empty conduit for future unforeseen needs such as outdoor lighting, electric car charging, or other services not yet foreseeable at an early stage of the project.