Pre-Cast Concrete Foundation Systems

[hausdok]

Maybe some of you have heard about pre-cast concrete foundation systems but you didn't really understand what they were. Here's a 3-1/2 minute video that will help you understand what's involved with their manufacture and installation.

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[Scottpat]

Thanks Mike, this is becoming the norm in my area for just about all homes over the $500,000 mark.

[hausdok]

Hi Scott,

My Dad was the first to use them in his area. He put them in for more than a decade and never had a problem with them.

OT - OF!!!

M.

[Les]

They are a good idea, in the hands of a skilled person. I have inspected many, and worked two files for clients that had some problems. One file the product was sloppy, out of square and a dingbat builder and the other file was a problem with placement on the footings and the product was good.

I have an open file that involves ICF and pre-cast combination and the brickledge specs and transition.

Overall I like them, but the inspector must maintain a different mind-set and remember it is not a monolithic component.