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If the frost line is at 30 inches, Where should the bottom of my 12" thick footer lay, at the frost line or 12" below the frost line?
Hi bob, the top of the footing should be at the frost line and the footing below it. That is my opinion and the reasoning is: The frost line is the accepted elevation to which the ground will potentially freeze during a typical winter. I would prefer my footing to be sitting on unfrozen ground as opposed to sitting on possible frozen ground. How your local building codes interpret the matter and what is accepted in your area may differ from my opinion however. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
Expertise
I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Experience
Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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