Re: SB: Rubble foundation

[kivaconstruction@mindspring.com (Kimber & Elizabeth Janney)]

>I'm designing a house for Colorado were the wind calc.
>is for 85 mph. Will a rubble trench foundation with a
>bond beam footer meet this requirement?
>Peace Michel
>

Michel
Here in Colorado Springs-same windloading- we have to use an engineer to
design foundation and approve wall to  foundation connections. RTF can work
but the key is hte connections, drainage and/or frost protection details.
Kimber



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