Heating needed in basement?
Heating needed in basement?
(OP)
Looking at building a cabin in northern Wisconsin. Loamy sand soils, well drained, water table much deeper than the foundation. Assuming we blow the water out of the water lines during winterizing, would the basement need to be heated? I've heard differing opinions and I can't seem to think of a reason why it would need to be.
I'm a drinking water engineer so it's not really my area of expertise. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
I'm a drinking water engineer so it's not really my area of expertise. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!





RE: Heating needed in basement?
I assume this is a full or daylight basement with retained soil? I imagine the frost depth there is around 4 feet or so. If the basement is allowed to get below freezing too, it could affect the footings as the frost might then have to be measured from the interior finish grade in the basement rather than the exterior finish grade.
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Heating needed in basement?
RE: Heating needed in basement?
Talk to local builders and nearest town inspectors. I don't have a basement so I just blow down and head south. I'm over by Duluth. When you get ready to blow down, power down the water heater about an hour before. then check it again before you start the air compressor. Remember to close all valves when done. If some one else powers up the house to have the gas company start the furnace for you.
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
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