Ive been researching earthen floors. Im a little confused. Does this floor serve as the foundation as well as the floor or is it just an alternative to carpet and such?
2007-11-27 11:58:13 · 2 answers · asked by marketing101x 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No. When earthen floors are used, at the very least, a rubble trench foundation is used. In my opinion, if your going so far as to make an earthen floor, a concrete foundation seems ridiculous.
The floor itself can be relatively thin, any foundation must be quite a bit thicker than the floor.
Make sure you read as much as you can on this stuff. There are lots of ways to screw up!!
2007-11-27 13:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Special K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A foundation is used to hold up walls and a roof. I`m sure you do not want the roof to fall upon you. A normal foundation used is concrete. Check with your local building department on what is required for foundations.
2007-11-27 20:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋