Competency: Draw Foundation Plans Objective: Identify terminology related to foundation plans.

T-Foundations Name is derived from shape Wall and footing may be separate or monolithic Wall centered on footing

Slab Foundations Monolithic or poured separately from footing Rebar or fiber mesh prevents cracking Less time and labor than T-Foundation Base of footing extends below frost line

Pier & Post Foundation Piers & Columns Vertical members support floor systems Piers Shorter than columns/posts Used in crawl space Posts/Columns Used in basements

Pier & Post Foundation Footings Support piers and columns Beams (girders) Replace bearing walls between piers and columns

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