Saturday, November 1, 2014

Perks Of Wooden Foundations

By Dennis Lensherr


Widely Accepted - Permanent wood foundation (PWF) structures are acceptable in the eyes of mortgage companies, financial lending institutions, major building codes, warranty programs, and fire insurance companies across the nation.

Versatile and Adaptable - A PWF system can be utilized in a large variety of building styles and configurations for level and sloped lots. This adaptability allows for accommodation of both single- and multi-level homes. It also supports buildings of just about any shape. Another virtue of the PWF's adaptability is its ability to adjusted to various soil conditions and be expanded upon.

Easy to Construct - The PWF system is quick and easy to construct since the overall construction itself basically consists of key framing methods that are similar to standard framed buildings. Whether the structure requires a crawlspace or a full-height basement, the PWF system is made to accommodate either one.

Strong Foundation - PWFs include an engineering system that both absorbs and distributes soil, wind, and seismic stresses that would damage other types of foundations. Likewise, PWFs are not prone to damage from cold weather or settling soil. Due to the fact that the foundation's structure can shift slightly with the settling soil reduces the amount of required maintenance by a tremendous amount.

Install in Virtually Any Weather Conditions - In addition to being structurally sound, quick, and easy to construct, the PWF system can be built in virtually any weather at nearly anytime throughout the year, which reduces the expense that generally occurs with other types of foundation systems.

Endurance - PWFs have a lifespan of over a century allowing for a large dose of confidence regardless of what your lot looks like. The durability of the system has been tested countless times over the last half-century by governmental agencies.

Eco-friendliness - Despite the fact that using wood for a foundation seems non-eco-friendly, there is a sizable difference in the amount of energy used to produce the wood in question and the masonry products that might be used in place of it. As a result, it is actually more environmentally sound to use these wooden products. This wood also does not leach any harmful chemicals into the ground or spew them in the air. Since trees are considered a renewable resource, the wood that comes from them is also renewable. This quality earns PWFs the distinction of being "green technology."

Prefabrication - One of the best aspects about the PWF system is that on a rainy or chilly day, the PWF wall sections can easily be constructed in a dry, warm shop and, once the weather cooperates, can simply be transported and assembled on site.

Easily Finished - In a traditional foundation, there is a need to add in framing for the walls. Once PWF is installed, it is easily finished because the wall studs are in place already.

Perfect for Rural Areas - In rural areas, PWF can be built without any need for concrete at all; the ideal situation wherever concrete may not be readily available or costs too much.




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