Footings, Block and Concrete
Local code required a continuous 42"x12' trench footing on undisturbed soil. We got several bids and decided on Lyons Concrete of Ortonville, MI. The crew worked hard and the results were adequate. We decided to pour a concrete slab to match the existing barn. The challenge we have is the existing barn floor sloped to the garage doors (by code). We knew we would have to level this floor and considered a concrete overpour. The concrete solution was pricey so we decided to lay a treated lumber raised subfloor throughout the whole building. This allowed us to add 2" rigid foam insulation with an R value of 10. Also, a wood subfloor would prove to be "softer" and easier to live on than hard concrete. This was hands down one of the hardest parts of the build, but one of the most important and best decisions we made. Even the building inspector was impressed with how solid the floor felt and was impressed with our technique. More on that to come.
Local code required a continuous 42"x12' trench footing on undisturbed soil. We got several bids and decided on Lyons Concrete of Ortonville, MI. The crew worked hard and the results were adequate. We decided to pour a concrete slab to match the existing barn. The challenge we have is the existing barn floor sloped to the garage doors (by code). We knew we would have to level this floor and considered a concrete overpour. The concrete solution was pricey so we decided to lay a treated lumber raised subfloor throughout the whole building. This allowed us to add 2" rigid foam insulation with an R value of 10. Also, a wood subfloor would prove to be "softer" and easier to live on than hard concrete. This was hands down one of the hardest parts of the build, but one of the most important and best decisions we made. Even the building inspector was impressed with how solid the floor felt and was impressed with our technique. More on that to come.
