04-05-2006, 10:54 PM
I just recently relocated to Puna. Looking about at houses being build I have notice that people don't up post-tensioned slabs. Post-tensioned slabs are supposed to stronger, reduce cracks and are almost an industry standard. Why not here? Do any concrete cointractors around here to post-tensioned slabs? It also seems that slabs don't have rimmed or crossed foundations under the slabs. Are Hawaii codes that lax?
Termite sand. Has anyone used it? How much does it cost?
Plywood. A lot of houses I have seen around here arent subsurface with plywood. The houses just have the MDF (compressed particle board) exterior siding material. Is this some thing new? I have worked on a few custom homes and we always subsurface wall with plywood and then sided it. It provide additional strength to the framing. I have even seen a few houses that just have metal roof, no plywood underlayment. Maybe its a short cut? Any opinions on this?
Thanks
Jared
BTW: I will be building here soon.
Termite sand. Has anyone used it? How much does it cost?
Plywood. A lot of houses I have seen around here arent subsurface with plywood. The houses just have the MDF (compressed particle board) exterior siding material. Is this some thing new? I have worked on a few custom homes and we always subsurface wall with plywood and then sided it. It provide additional strength to the framing. I have even seen a few houses that just have metal roof, no plywood underlayment. Maybe its a short cut? Any opinions on this?
Thanks
Jared
BTW: I will be building here soon.