[AT] OT - Wooden foundation vs Concrete?

Ralph Goff alfg at sasktel.net
Sun Apr 10 13:03:13 PDT 2011


On 4/7/2011 8:43 AM, jahaze at aol.com wrote:
> Can't really help other than to say that they use those types of foundations quite often here in Michigan.  I've never priced one out or understand the real pros/cons of them.  I have never heard anyone complain about one either.  I would think if they were a real problem, they would have gotten some bad press over the years.  A little on-line research might help your decsion.
>
> Enjoy, Joe
My brother's house is on a wooden full size basement and was built about 
1991 with no problems so far. All treated wood, drainage tile around the 
edges and of course a cement floor. Built into the side of a hill with 
one side fully exposed.

Ralph in Sask.




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