Residential Construction Foundation Quick-Card Based on the 2018 IRC

A good building starts with a great foundation! This handy 6-page guide cover the basics of this critical step in residential construction. Great for contractors, property owners... anyone who needs a quick overview of the basics involved in this key building phase.

Features:

• Properties of Soils - Unified Soil Classification System
• Soil Types
• Presumptive Load-Bearing Values of Foundation Materials
• Footings
• Footings - Minimum Size & Minimum Depth
• Minimum Width & Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame Construction
• Foundation Clearance from Slopes
• Footing Reinforcement
• Foundation & Retaining Walls
• Plain Masonry Foundation Walls
• Lap Splice & Tension Development Lengths
• Wood Foundation Walls
• Plywood Grade and Thickness for Wood Foundation Construction
• Under-Floor Space
• Foundation Drainage
• Dampproofing & Waterproofing