Hello all,
ive seen many Youtube videos of people using Post and Beam foundations on their builds. The only caveat is that these builds seem to be in rural areas where permits were probably not pulled. My question is, are Post and Beam foundations viable for residential builds? I am wanting to build an 24' x 28' addition myself to save on costs and a pier and beam foundation is the best solution for that. My concern is the IRC only shows Post hole footings for "Decks" as per R507.3. I want to avoid having to dig 4-5' deep to install footers/stem walls and pouring concrete from a truck. Ive attached my current design for critique, for any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. I am NOT in the trade but am a handy man and resourceful. thanks in advance!
ive seen many Youtube videos of people using Post and Beam foundations on their builds. The only caveat is that these builds seem to be in rural areas where permits were probably not pulled. My question is, are Post and Beam foundations viable for residential builds? I am wanting to build an 24' x 28' addition myself to save on costs and a pier and beam foundation is the best solution for that. My concern is the IRC only shows Post hole footings for "Decks" as per R507.3. I want to avoid having to dig 4-5' deep to install footers/stem walls and pouring concrete from a truck. Ive attached my current design for critique, for any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. I am NOT in the trade but am a handy man and resourceful. thanks in advance!