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My neighbor's house was recently flooded (Iowa) in June. They have lifted their house and are getting ready to set it on the new foundation walls. They have run the bottom plate using untreated pine 1x6. Shouldn't this be treated would because it is in direct contact with concrete?
Hi Valerie, yes the wood should be pressure treated or minimally set on top of a strip of metal flashing or thick felt paper.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
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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.
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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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