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RE: pouring piers into forms - Haaheo okole puka - 03-01-2014
I just took a look at my rock situation to refresh my memory. Near one of my column bases I have 3 flows visible.
From top to bottom is 6"-4"-40". Each flow has a different density and each individual flow contains it's own density gradient. Oh yeah - that was after "descaling" 6" of weathered surface rock with a backhoe and pressure washer.
RE: pouring piers into forms - john the architect - 03-09-2014
Check the current county codes. Most pier foundations do not cut it anymore. A continuous foundation is the preferred way to go, and provides a basis for adding screen walls and other elements to make the underfloor space more useful. The best way to do a structurally second-rate solution is to not do that system.
John Maloney
310.562.0362
johnmaloney3@me.com
Hawaii Architect AR8082
RE: pouring piers into forms - Seeb - 03-09-2014
seeing a lot of new builds going in on pier blocks,so somebody must not have read that section
4 in the past year on my 1 mile section of road alone