Alternative footings
Alternative footings
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I am looking to build a small 600 sq ft cabin on a lake lot.
I would like to incorporate a timber frame structural skeleton enclosed by strawbales for the walls.
The lot is in alberta, canada where the winters can be severely cold.
It will not be a heated space throughout the winter so I worry about frost heaving.
I am looking for a good idea for the basement foundation.
I first thought of concrete piles with a grade beam. The timber posts could rest on the concrete piles.
Then I read that piles should be a minimum of 10 feet. I don't feel this method would be economical.
Then I looked into a slab on grade. But cannot find a design that will work with protection against the frost.
Has anyone had any experience with a void form under a shallow footing?
Any ideas would be helpful.
I would like to incorporate a timber frame structural skeleton enclosed by strawbales for the walls.
The lot is in alberta, canada where the winters can be severely cold.
It will not be a heated space throughout the winter so I worry about frost heaving.
I am looking for a good idea for the basement foundation.
I first thought of concrete piles with a grade beam. The timber posts could rest on the concrete piles.
Then I read that piles should be a minimum of 10 feet. I don't feel this method would be economical.
Then I looked into a slab on grade. But cannot find a design that will work with protection against the frost.
Has anyone had any experience with a void form under a shallow footing?
Any ideas would be helpful.





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Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
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The cabin would not be heated in the winter.
I have read about insulated the foundation but heard it only works for heated spaces.
I am suprised there arent more options out there.
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