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Wed, Sep 14, 11 at 19:35
| We are looking at building a 27*26 3 car detached garage in Nebraska. It will be 2 story. The calculations by the cement company seemed much larger than I am seeing online. Is there a good website to go to to figure footing depth/width based on your building size, or do you have a great figure for footings for this project? Thanks |
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| Have you asked the supplier how they came to their figure? What frost depth were you using? I believe Nebraska ranges from 30 to 45 inches. They may also be using more conservative soil load-bearing factors or have calculated it for a heavier construction. What does the local building inspector require? |
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| The soil's load bearing capability is the first large variable that must be determined. Everything comes from that number, and if you make a mistake you end up with a cracked foundation. |
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