Shear Walls & Sheathing Lateral Loads Quick-Card Based on the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
Shear Walls & Sheathing Quick-Card Based on the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
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.
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