Universally Accepted - Using a permanent wood foundation (PWF) is accepted by nearly all insurance companies, warranty programs, major building codes, mortgage companies, and financial lending institutions throughout the nation.
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.
Ease of Construction - Due to the overall construction of the PWF system, it is quick and easy to use. It consists of framing methods that are quite similar to those found in a standard building. The system can accommodate customizations, such as a crawlspace or a full-height basement.
Sturdy Foundation - Due to the fact that PWFs include an engineered foundation structure system, it is capable of absorbing and redirecting stresses caused by wind, settling earth, and seismic activity. In addition, the wood used in PWFs is more resistant to cracking from the cold and soil movements. Maintenance is reduced by the foundations ability to "give" a little.
Installable despite Weather - Whereas other types of foundations require certain types of weather to be implemented, a wooden foundation is capable of being built anytime of the year.
Endurance - PWFs have a lifespan of over a century allowing for a large dose of confidence regardless of what your lot looks like. The durability of the system has been tested countless times over the last half-century by governmental agencies.
Eco-friendliness - Despite the fact that using wood for a foundation seems non-eco-friendly, there is a sizable difference in the amount of energy used to produce the wood in question and the masonry products that might be used in place of it. As a result, it is actually more environmentally sound to use these wooden products. This wood also does not leach any harmful chemicals into the ground or spew them in the air. Since trees are considered a renewable resource, the wood that comes from them is also renewable. This quality earns PWFs the distinction of being "green technology."
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.
Easily Finished - In a traditional foundation, there is a need to add in framing for the walls. Once PWF is installed, it is easily finished because the wall studs are in place already.
Perfect for Rural Areas - In rural areas, PWF can be built without any need for concrete at all; the ideal situation wherever concrete may not be readily available or costs 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.
Ease of Construction - Due to the overall construction of the PWF system, it is quick and easy to use. It consists of framing methods that are quite similar to those found in a standard building. The system can accommodate customizations, such as a crawlspace or a full-height basement.
Sturdy Foundation - Due to the fact that PWFs include an engineered foundation structure system, it is capable of absorbing and redirecting stresses caused by wind, settling earth, and seismic activity. In addition, the wood used in PWFs is more resistant to cracking from the cold and soil movements. Maintenance is reduced by the foundations ability to "give" a little.
Installable despite Weather - Whereas other types of foundations require certain types of weather to be implemented, a wooden foundation is capable of being built anytime of the year.
Endurance - PWFs have a lifespan of over a century allowing for a large dose of confidence regardless of what your lot looks like. The durability of the system has been tested countless times over the last half-century by governmental agencies.
Eco-friendliness - Despite the fact that using wood for a foundation seems non-eco-friendly, there is a sizable difference in the amount of energy used to produce the wood in question and the masonry products that might be used in place of it. As a result, it is actually more environmentally sound to use these wooden products. This wood also does not leach any harmful chemicals into the ground or spew them in the air. Since trees are considered a renewable resource, the wood that comes from them is also renewable. This quality earns PWFs the distinction of being "green technology."
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.
Easily Finished - In a traditional foundation, there is a need to add in framing for the walls. Once PWF is installed, it is easily finished because the wall studs are in place already.
Perfect for Rural Areas - In rural areas, PWF can be built without any need for concrete at all; the ideal situation wherever concrete may not be readily available or costs too much.
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Wooden foundations are becoming more popular for good reason. The benefits they offer, such as the ones highlighted in this article, are numerous. Reasons like that are why a North Dakota home builder like Eid-Co Homes uses them when building new homes.