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Location: |
Mobile, AL |
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Climate Zone: |
2 Humid |
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Subdivision: |
various |
Evaluation
Start Date: |
July 2008 |
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Estimated Completion Date: |
July 2009 |
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Objectives: |
- Measure costs and labor for several foundations widely used in the southern states surrounding the Gulf of Mexico
- A raised crawlspace (or stem wall) foundation with a wood floor deck
- A raised concrete slab foundation
- A slab-on-grade foundation
- Capture costs, labor and timing for each type of foundation and first floor system.
- Compare results.
- Provide information to make informed decisions regarding the types of foundation/floor systems available in the region and the approximate costs.
- Record and analyze the crawlspace conditions in two adjacent houses; one naturally vented and the other mechanically vented by a “smart” fan.
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General Construction Information: |
Concrete masonry unit stem wall foundations with wood or concrete
first floors will be featured in this cost study. |
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Significant Results: |
Project start up July 2008. |
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