Do you need anchor bolts AND sill plate anchors/holddowns to secure the wall and floor framing to the foundation?
2007-01-19 04:47:44 · 15 answers · asked by miss bean 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I know you are required to have anchor bolts.
2007-01-19 04:48:34 · update #1
In the midwest region (Kansas,Mo.AR.and Iowa) I know for a fact that you will need one anchor to every 4 ft. of plate. You will need joist hangers (Hurricane clips) on both sides of a every joist that expands over 6 ft. All of these areas require an local code inspection. But ALLWAYS check with your own local codes inforcent off. before you do any work on your home.Good luck and be careful
2007-01-19 10:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by carpenterslavemoney 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All you will need is 3-4 anchor bolts to a side. That will hold the building down just fine. And as far as the one answer you got about using hurricane clips that's not really needed unless you live in a hurricane zone. FYI :To help keep rodents out and increase the life of the building use a CCA treated bottom runner boards for your walls and just use some good caulking between the wall and actual floor of the building. Good luck with your project.
2007-01-19 07:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by GRIZZLY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, a building this size would never be inspected where I live, so I would not need to worry about this. I could superglue the thing and get by.
Where you live determines the answer to your question. If inspections are to be performed, I would call the inspectors and ask before they come out. If inspections are not to be performed, I would take action based on the amount of risk you are willing to assume. I live on the north side of Houston, and I've seen a few hurricanes come through here. I have four sheds around this size, and they are all on runners -- wood floors, no foundations. They have weathered two hurricanes so far, but I am about 40 miles from the actual coast. I would feel sure of anchor bolts alone, but I don't know your situation.
Sorry I can't provide a better answer. More details would be needed.
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2014-08-17 04:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fastening it to the foundation will make it more weather tight. Most places require a building permit for any building with a concrete foundation. If you build it on a wood foundation, it is considered movable and doesn't require a permit.
2007-01-19 05:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It certainly would make sense to anchor your plates to the concrete because, a structure, 8'x10' is more than likely going to get displaced in the mearest of storms
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2014-09-29 13:37:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want your structure to last you should treat it like any other structure an tie it to the foundation. I do not know what area of the country you live in, but I suggest you follow all local building codes and have a safe secure structure.
2007-01-19 05:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my area ,a building that is less than 100 square feet doesn't have to be built to code. If you want it to last ,follow the code anyways
2007-01-21 03:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by boatworker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking the straps as well as the bolts you will not need them for a building that size. The anchor bolts will work just fine.
2007-01-19 05:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by Braveheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋