Permanent Wood Foundation Design And Construction Guide

The permanent wood foundation is a load bearing wood frame wall system designed for both above and below grade use as a foundation.

Permanent wood foundation design and construction guide. A pwf system consists of load bearing wall systems framed with pressure treated lumber and sheathed with pressure treated plywood. This document primarily addresses the structural design requirements. Of permanent wood foundations. They create comfortable living quarters crawl space and even under floor plenums.

Case study follows the construction sequence of building a home on a permanent wood foundation pwf system. And it provides builders and architects with detailed construction tips for a variety of building styles including both crawl space and full basement foundations. And it provides builders and designers with detailed construction tips for a variety of building styles including both crawl space and full basement foundations. This guide describes the features and advantages of permanent wood foundations.

The permanent wood foundation system is accepted by the following major regulatory bodies and underwriting agencies as well as by a growing number of states and local building codes and lending. Site preparation drainage basement walls and w. The ansi awc 2015 permanent wood foundation design specification pwf covers permanent wood foundation systems which are intended for light frame construction including residential buildings. Pwf design and construction the csa s406 standard specification of permanent wood foundations for housing and small buildings provides design and construction requirements and includes many selection tables aimed to increase design efficiency.

Permanent wood foundations consist of load bearing walls framed with pressure treated lumber and sheathed with pressure treated apa trade. Permanent wood foundations the permanent wood foundation pwf is an innovative building system that saves builders time and creates comfortable living areas that enhance a home s value. This standard also contains information on site preparation materials cutting and machining.