Commonly Accepted - Incorporating a permanent wood foundation (PWF) structure is universally accepted by all fire insurance companies, financial lending institutions, warranty programs, major building codes, and mortgage companies throughout the country.
Versatile and Adaptable - A PWF system can be utilized in a large variety of building styles and configurations for level and sloped lots. This adaptability allows for accommodation of both single- and multi-level homes. It also supports buildings of just about any shape. Another virtue of the PWF's adaptability is its ability to adjusted to various soil conditions and be expanded upon.
Easy to Construct - The PWF system is quick and easy to construct since the overall construction itself basically consists of key framing methods that are similar to standard framed buildings. Whether the structure requires a crawlspace or a full-height basement, the PWF system is made to accommodate either one.
Strong Foundation - The PWF includes an engineered foundation structure system created to effectively absorb and distribute soil and wind along with seismic stresses and loads that would otherwise typically split and crack other kinds of foundations. Furthermore, PWF is extremely resilient to certain damage due to cold weather conditions, while cracking from slight settlements in the soil is significantly decreased as well. The fact that the foundation's structure can "give" with slight soil settlements in addition to other changes greatly decreases the required maintenance it calls for.
Install in Virtually Any Weather Conditions - In addition to being structurally sound, quick, and easy to construct, the PWF system can be built in virtually any weather at nearly anytime throughout the year, which reduces the expense that generally occurs with other types of foundation systems.
Longevity - With a lifespan of more than a century long, the PWF can be installed with sheer confidence to enable a vast variety of building configurations and types for both sloping and level sites. The system's durability factor has been clearly illustrated time and time again with in-ground testing performed over the last 50 years by a number of Federal organizations.
Eco-Friendly - Not everyone realizes that it takes a great deal less energy to manufacture treated wood products than it does to produce masonry type products. It's for this very reason that any wood products utilized in the construction business and the subsequent installation of PWF are indeed environmentally sound products. Another key benefit is that innovative treated wood products demonstrate hardly any out-gassing into the immediate atmosphere and virtually no leaching into soils as well. In fact, the PWF is considered a renewable resource so it won't exhaust the earth's non-renewable natural resources and often referred to as "green technology" for its admirable sustaining qualities.
Prefab - As mentioned previously, this system can be built regardless of the weather. This is the result of being assembled offsite in a dry shop. When the weather is acceptable, it can be transported to the site and installed.
Simple to Finish - No need to incorporate another wall around the foundation wall's interior like there is with traditional masonry foundation. Once PWF is installed, the interior is very economical and easy to finish since the wall studs are already in place.
Perfect for Rural Areas - In rural areas, PWF can be built without any need for concrete at all; the best situation where concrete may not be readily available or cost too much.
Versatile and Adaptable - A PWF system can be utilized in a large variety of building styles and configurations for level and sloped lots. This adaptability allows for accommodation of both single- and multi-level homes. It also supports buildings of just about any shape. Another virtue of the PWF's adaptability is its ability to adjusted to various soil conditions and be expanded upon.
Easy to Construct - The PWF system is quick and easy to construct since the overall construction itself basically consists of key framing methods that are similar to standard framed buildings. Whether the structure requires a crawlspace or a full-height basement, the PWF system is made to accommodate either one.
Strong Foundation - The PWF includes an engineered foundation structure system created to effectively absorb and distribute soil and wind along with seismic stresses and loads that would otherwise typically split and crack other kinds of foundations. Furthermore, PWF is extremely resilient to certain damage due to cold weather conditions, while cracking from slight settlements in the soil is significantly decreased as well. The fact that the foundation's structure can "give" with slight soil settlements in addition to other changes greatly decreases the required maintenance it calls for.
Install in Virtually Any Weather Conditions - In addition to being structurally sound, quick, and easy to construct, the PWF system can be built in virtually any weather at nearly anytime throughout the year, which reduces the expense that generally occurs with other types of foundation systems.
Longevity - With a lifespan of more than a century long, the PWF can be installed with sheer confidence to enable a vast variety of building configurations and types for both sloping and level sites. The system's durability factor has been clearly illustrated time and time again with in-ground testing performed over the last 50 years by a number of Federal organizations.
Eco-Friendly - Not everyone realizes that it takes a great deal less energy to manufacture treated wood products than it does to produce masonry type products. It's for this very reason that any wood products utilized in the construction business and the subsequent installation of PWF are indeed environmentally sound products. Another key benefit is that innovative treated wood products demonstrate hardly any out-gassing into the immediate atmosphere and virtually no leaching into soils as well. In fact, the PWF is considered a renewable resource so it won't exhaust the earth's non-renewable natural resources and often referred to as "green technology" for its admirable sustaining qualities.
Prefab - As mentioned previously, this system can be built regardless of the weather. This is the result of being assembled offsite in a dry shop. When the weather is acceptable, it can be transported to the site and installed.
Simple to Finish - No need to incorporate another wall around the foundation wall's interior like there is with traditional masonry foundation. Once PWF is installed, the interior is very economical and easy to finish since the wall studs are already in place.
Perfect for Rural Areas - In rural areas, PWF can be built without any need for concrete at all; the best situation where concrete may not be readily available or cost too much.
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Wooden foundations are becoming more popular for good reason. The advantages they offer, such as the ones highlighted in this article, are plentiful. Reasons like that are why a North Dakota home builder like Eid-Co Homes uses them when building new homes.