Download or read book Residential Construction Foundation Quick-Card Based on 2018 IRC written by and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residential Construction Foundation Quick-Card Based on the 2018 IRCA good building starts with a great foundation! This handy 6-page guide cover the basics of this critical step in residential construction. Great for contractors, property owners... anyone who needs a quick overview of the basics involved in this key building phase.Features:Foundation Site & SoilProperties of Soils - Unified Soil Classification SystemSoil TypesPresumptive Load-Bearing values of Foundation MaterialsFootingsFootings - Minimum Size & Minimum DepthMinimum Width & Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame ConstructionFoundation Clearance from SlopesFooting ReinforcementFoundation & Retaining WallsPlain masonry Foundation WallsLap Splice & Tension Development LengthsWood Foundation WallsPlywood Grade and Thickness for Wood Foundation ConstructionUnder-Floor SpaceFoundation DrainageDampproofing & WaterproofingPublisher: Builder's Book, Inc, 2018 ISBN No. 162270200X/9781622702008