All 60 FrameUpNow steel-frame skeleton designs meet the IBC standard and are delivered with an IBC stamp of approval.
The foundation If the foundation of a building is not rock-solid, then it doesn’t matter how stable the skeleton or frame of a property is: The property won’t last and may be unsafe to live in. It is no coincidence that in life we refer to so many things requiring solid foundations, though in most instances we are speaking figuratively, not literally. Anything built on a solid foundation will last much longer. A property’s foundation performs two functions. It ensures that the property does not sink into the ground when built—you would be surprised by just how much a house weighs! Second, it helps to evenly distribute the property’s weight across the ground, optimizing stability.
Hire a professional for this stage of construction There is no “one size fits all” type of foundation. Foundations for a property built on rock differ from those built on clay or
sandy soil. For this reason, we strongly recommend employing the services of an architect or structural engineer to carry out tests on the land your property will be built on. They will also check for groundwater levels and seismic activity and provide you with detailed drawings (i.e., plans) of the most appropriate foundations for the property you wish to build. Once you are in receipt of these plans, you should then hire a contractor to lay the foundation. They will have comprehensive knowledge relating to site preparation, formwork, concrete mixing, pouring, finishing, and curing.
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