When it comes to building a house, the first thing you look at is the base. Usually with stone and concrete buildings, you know the drill. But with wooden houses, the approach is a little bit different.
The most important thing that’s looked in a foundation is that it should be able to carry the weight of the building and does not allow any wooden components to contract with moisture or soil.
Keeping that in mind, the first thing that comes to mind is a timber frame resting on stilts. This has to be one of the most common foundations for small scale wooden constructions.
The timber frame is treated with strong preservatives prior to application. The whole setup forms a barrier between your wooden building and the ground, keeping it safe from any kind of rot or moisture that might attack it otherwise.
Then we have the option of a concrete slab. It’s an extremely versatile solution for both simple log cabins as well as a 2-storey wooden home. And while on the more expensive side, a concrete foundation ensures quality, longevity, and stability for your construction.
