Category: Foundations
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Water Under the House: How to Fix a Wet Crawl Space
Musty smell in the house, or mud under the floor after a storm? Water in the crawl space is common in Bay Area homes, especially older houses on clay soil, and the rainy season makes it worse. Start outside. Most crawl space water comes from the yard and the roof, not from below. California’s building…
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Frost Depth and Foundation Digs in Mono County: What to Know Before You Excavate
Building in the Eastern Sierra? The ground freezes every winter, and a footing that sits too shallow can be lifted by freezing soil and crack the foundation. Before you dig, know which frost line applies to your lot. Mono County’s building criteria set a minimum frost depth of 18 inches below finished grade in unincorporated…