Before "green" became a buzzword, advanced framing was for energy savings. My experience was in Washington state. Early on advanced framing was 2 x 4 studs on 24" centers rather than 16" because the continuous wood stud contributed to heat loss. Advanced framing also meant a special corner...
We are adding a walkway to a massive building built in the 20's. It is post and beam with brick walls. It is in Collin county.
Question 1. Where piers a common construction practice back then?
Question 2. How deep are most piers for commercial buildings in this area?
(We dug piers yesterday and...
