05-31-2008, 04:09 AM
The Bldg dept does approve poured in place cylindrical piers.
I dont know if the bucket size will be big enough to be approved but your architect can specify what size you need as HC said. Some people use Sonatubes for their piers and buy the required hangers to set when they are pouring the concrete piers.
If you live where the tidal wash (of a hurricane or tsunami or just large waves) might be a problem, the cylindrical piers are a better shape for the water to flow past, rather than against. The round shape provides less resistance to the force of the water than a flat surface would.
Catherine Dumond
Blue Water Project Management
808 965-9261
"We help make building your dream home a reality"
I dont know if the bucket size will be big enough to be approved but your architect can specify what size you need as HC said. Some people use Sonatubes for their piers and buy the required hangers to set when they are pouring the concrete piers.
If you live where the tidal wash (of a hurricane or tsunami or just large waves) might be a problem, the cylindrical piers are a better shape for the water to flow past, rather than against. The round shape provides less resistance to the force of the water than a flat surface would.
Catherine Dumond
Blue Water Project Management
808 965-9261
"We help make building your dream home a reality"