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Do you measure frost depth line from the top or the bottom of the foundation?
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Frost line depth is measured from grade (or lowest surface soil level pursuant to the foundation).
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It depends on your local building codes and the depth of the frost line in your area.
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What is the minimum depth required for a building foundation?
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What is the frost line depth for Calais ME?
The set frost line for Maine is 40 to 42 inches. All water lines and foundation footings should be below this depth to prevent damage or breakage.
Where is the measurement taken from to get the depth for footings?
The measurement is taken from the point above grade at which height the foundation will be at completion, taking into account the type of foundation material and the frost line, and the depth of the crawl space or basement, if any.
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The frost depth refers to how deeply frost can penetrate into the ground. In Martinsville, Virginia, the frost depth is around 18 inches deep.
What is the frost depth line in Bannock Ohio?
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What is the frost line in afghanistan?
The frost depth level below area's usually not less than 800 mm .
What is the frost depth of los angeles?
There is no one set "frost depth". It will depend on where in the state, the elevation, local weather, etc.
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Easy its simple all you do is measure around it on a text book with a ruler then multiply that by 1,000km
How deep is the frost line for Louisville's KY?
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