 | Appropriate Building Materials: a Catalogue of Potential Solutions (SKAT, 1988, 430 p.) |
 |  | Examples of foundation materials |
|
|
Wooden post foundation
KEYWORDS:
|
Special properties |
Used for spot and pile foundations |
|
Economical aspects |
Low cost, if sufficient timber is available |
|
Stability |
Low to good |
|
Skills required |
Carpentry and construction skills |
|
Equipment required |
Carpentry and masonry equipment |
|
Resistance to earthquake |
Low to good |
|
Resistance to hurricane |
Low to good |
|
Resistance to rain |
Low to good |
|
Resistance to insects |
Low |
|
Climatic suitability |
All, except consistently wet climates |
|
Stage of experience |
Traditional methods |
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
· Wooden post foundations can only be used for lightweight structures, that is buildings made of timber, bamboo and/or other vegetable material.
· The main drawback of using timber for foundations is the risk of weakening due to attack by insects (mainly termites and beetles), fungus and rodents. Hence, protective measures are necessary. (See sections on Timber and PROTECTIVE MEASURES.)
· Timber posts can be driven into the ground, if the climate is predominantly dry, the site is well drained and destructive biological agents (mainly termites) are not common in the area. Further information: Bibl. 14.18, 14.22, 20.04, 20.05.
Simple Wooden Post Foundations (Bibl. 20.05)
Only for dry areas without termites.
Wooden Posts on Concrete Footings
(Bibl. 20.05)
Only for dry areas without termites.
Wooden Posts without Ground Contact
(Bibl.
20.05)
|
|