In a house design I am working on, an entry porch and a screened porch are at opposite sides of a small house, both completely under roof.
In evaluating the options for the floor structures of these spaces, I am wondering what cautions might need to be observed if we do the floors as wood decks supported with concrete piers down to below frostline.
The joists and beams for these decks will sit only a couple inches off grade. What is done to ensure long life of the structure?
In evaluating the options for the floor structures of these spaces, I am wondering what cautions might need to be observed if we do the floors as wood decks supported with concrete piers down to below frostline.
The joists and beams for these decks will sit only a couple inches off grade. What is done to ensure long life of the structure?