While post and beam construction can be used for just about any foundation type it really does lend itself to a system that relies on piers rather than a continuous footing.
Post and beam foundation addition.
This makes sense as the weight of the house is a series of point loads where the posts are.
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In fact back before slab technology was refined most homes were elevated by pier and beam structures.
Prior to the 1960 s homes used to sit in the air.
A post beam house or addition creates a special living space and enhances any decor.
Even better is a pole foundation where your posts are embedded deep in the ground about 4 and transfer the full weight of the building directly underground.
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A modified post and beam will work with pier perimeter wall and slab.
Today pier and beam foundations sometimes called post and beam aren t so popular but are still the norm in certain parts of the country especially in areas that.