Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
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Does anyone know what depth of frost protection to cottage footings that the building depatment requires in the Bracebridge and surrounding area?






RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
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RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
Bear in mind (bah-dum-dum-dum) that most structures throughout Canada have full height basements for very good reason: It is simply the cheapest and most reliable form of construction.
If you are going with piles, sonotubes, or any other "point" support you need to size them for more than just the frost depth. If you are going to be providing strip footings at below 4 or 5 feet, I frankly see little reason to deny the client significantly more space for little additional cost. Not your choice, of course, but most clients will opt for a little more money for a great deal more space.
While cottages have been largely abusively built from a foundation point of view in the past, they are actually some of the most challenging foundations to get right. They are frequently unheated for long periods of time, and frequently at or near water sources which are unmaintained in the winter and thaw. Be careful with your decisions; Sumps can be a bad idea, and draining walls are hopeless.
Very curious about more details!
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario
RE: Depth of frost protection in the Muskoka area of Ontario