Stem wall foundation

[rispgiu]

Just now, javatom said:

If you plan to use insulation in the floor joists, you might want to use 11 7/8" joists so the insulation will fit.

thank you for your suggestion. 

[dscaddoo]

2 minutes ago, rispgiu said:

Thank you David, a lot of reading in front of me

The code book is such great reading material too 

[rispgiu]

2 minutes ago, dscaddoo said:

The code book is such great reading material too 

Please do not reveal the ending lol 

[Rich_Winsor]

6 hours ago, rispgiu said:

Please do not reveal the ending lol 

That's the beauty of Code Books. They are never ending.

[parkwest]

I just use a span table from the I joists manufacturer to keep the spans reasonable in placing the pony walls.  The I joist supplier supplies all engineering and specs when they deliver the floor joist package.

 

 I attached a photo of a foundation plan I had sitting on my desk as an example of what works for us here in the treasure valley.

 

Make sure to leave gaps in the pony wall footings so MEP has room to crawl around down there.

 

 

[rispgiu]

21 hours ago, parkwest said:

I just use a span table from the I joists manufacturer to keep the spans reasonable in placing the pony walls.  The I joist supplier supplies all engineering and specs when they deliver the floor joist package.

 

 I attached a photo of a foundation plan I had sitting on my desk as an example of what works for us here in the treasure valley.

 

Make sure to leave gaps in the pony wall footings so MEP has room to crawl around down there.

 

 

Thank you for sharing this.