I've built 2 28'X40l single family homes with schedule 60 presure treated lumber. The basement walls and sub floot were the same cost as just the poured concrete walls. No sub floor. Wood walls are much drier and warmer. With the wood walls you have to use 2c"X12" floor Joyce's. 2 layers of 8 mill plastic seals the outside. They direct any moisture down cover the perimeter drain.So warm in the winter and cold in summer.
I’ve always been amused by these wood foundations, I feel like they could be done so much better nowadays with our modern waterproofing methods like blue skin and similar materials. I think if done properly they would last for a long time
We are currently in the process of buying a home that was built in 1995 with a wood foundation. I agree with your point about resale . The house is listed well below market value and been on the market for almost a year. The home should sell for $266K in this area. Over the past year price dropped to 185K. The house is in Iowa and was built by a doctor who was from Canada. Everything in the house is quality high end brands or products. The house is design for someone in a wheel chair and has an elevator as an option verses the stairs. It appears for us the wood foundation is playing in our favior, a well built high end home below market price, due to a miss understood or acpeted technology used in home building. At the age of 67 I'm not concern about the challenege selling .
@@blindman6022 Never. We built a walkout with drain tile around the outside.. Never did see any water come out of the tile. Back then we tared the outside walls then put 6 ml plastic on it. There is much better waterproof materials available now.
@@dennybro1 thanks, cool to hear back from you so soon. What's the use of using treated wood - if water gets through the barrier, you got big issues regardless if wood is treated or not, what do you think?
@@blindman6022 The new waterproofing is similar ice and water barrier you would use on a roof. It's very sticky and when you put it on it's there! The wall studs and plywood are treated to be able to use below ground. It can get wet but if you waterproof the outside of the wall with the new product it shouldn't get wet.
no problem i have been doing them since 1980 all over the states and the world since i have build log home all over the world use to pore concert floors but i stopped that a long time because like you said no mosters an no smell
Thank you for the video, it's really helpful, with a unique perspective being a realtor. I was wondering if treated wood is necessary because of dampness? I am try to figure out if one of these could be built without treated wood because it seems that if water makes it through the plastic barrier to neccesitate treated lumber - you would have big problems. Thoughts? Thank you 🙂👍
I am of the opinion that water is the enemy. You can even have water issues with a concrete foundation. So if water is often a possibility, I'm thinking that you want to take every step possible to make sure that it doesn't become a problem, ie treated wood to have less chance of issues. Also, an engineer's report would probably red flag an untreated basement. Thx for watching!
@@homesandlife2704 Thank you for the prompt reply sir and the cool video; I'm a naturalist and just trying to avoid using treated lumber. Have a good day.
I believe that there are some eco friendly wood preservatives, so maybe a person could treat the wood with these products instead of the more toxic preservatives that others may use.
I'm thinking just super spray some sort of sealing coating. Even exterior paint treated wood? I just don't like concrete at all and I'm a rough carpenter...
It is possible that different areas have differing building codes, but the wood basements that I have seen all had drywall on the inside of the exterior walls.
I have wood basement now for 32 years not one problem not even crack in drywalling I think it's great
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the information. Your videos don’t need the distracting music. Just your knowledge. Thank you
Appreciate the feedback. Thx
I've built 2 28'X40l single family homes with schedule 60 presure treated lumber. The basement walls and sub floot were the same cost as just the poured concrete walls. No sub floor. Wood walls are much drier and warmer. With the wood walls you have to use 2c"X12" floor Joyce's. 2 layers of 8 mill plastic seals the outside. They direct any moisture down cover the perimeter drain.So warm in the winter and cold in summer.
I’ve always been amused by these wood foundations, I feel like they could be done so much better nowadays with our modern waterproofing methods like blue skin and similar materials. I think if done properly they would last for a long time
Yes, There is always room for improvement. Thx for watching.
Thank you for the info my friend! I'm a realtor in Rhode Island and have been studying home inspections to be a better realtor
All to best to you in your career. Thx for watching!
We are currently in the process of buying a home that was built in 1995 with a wood foundation. I agree with your point about resale . The house is listed well below market value and been on the market for almost a year. The home should sell for $266K in this area. Over the past year price dropped to 185K. The house is in Iowa and was built by a doctor who was from Canada. Everything in the house is quality high end brands or products. The house is design for someone in a wheel chair and has an elevator as an option verses the stairs. It appears for us the wood foundation is playing in our favior, a well built high end home below market price, due to a miss understood or acpeted technology used in home building. At the age of 67 I'm not concern about the challenege selling .
Sounds like it could be a good deal. I would still suggest obtaining an engineer's report on the foundation if possible. Thx for watching.
I live in Toronto and I am surprised at 185K for a house. I can't compare it with the real state around my living area. Enjoy it.
I built a home with a wood foundation in 1976. Still standing!!
And probably will do so for years to come!
Did you ever have any issues with water?
@@blindman6022 Never. We built a walkout with drain tile around the outside.. Never did see any water come out of the tile. Back then we tared the outside walls then put 6 ml plastic on it. There is much better waterproof materials available now.
@@dennybro1 thanks, cool to hear back from you so soon. What's the use of using treated wood - if water gets through the barrier, you got big issues regardless if wood is treated or not, what do you think?
@@blindman6022 The new waterproofing is similar ice and water barrier you would use on a roof. It's very sticky and when you put it on it's there! The wall studs and plywood are treated to be able to use below ground. It can get wet but if you waterproof the outside of the wall with the new product it shouldn't get wet.
Very professional and unbiased view on PWF. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!.
no problem i have been doing them since 1980 all over the states and the world since i have build log home all over the world use to pore concert floors but i stopped that a long time because like you said no mosters an no smell
Thank you for the video, it's really helpful, with a unique perspective being a realtor. I was wondering if treated wood is necessary because of dampness? I am try to figure out if one of these could be built without treated wood because it seems that if water makes it through the plastic barrier to neccesitate treated lumber - you would have big problems. Thoughts? Thank you 🙂👍
I am of the opinion that water is the enemy. You can even have water issues with a concrete foundation. So if water is often a possibility, I'm thinking that you want to take every step possible to make sure that it doesn't become a problem, ie treated wood to have less chance of issues. Also, an engineer's report would probably red flag an untreated basement. Thx for watching!
@@homesandlife2704 Thank you for the prompt reply sir and the cool video; I'm a naturalist and just trying to avoid using treated lumber. Have a good day.
I believe that there are some eco friendly wood preservatives, so maybe a person could treat the wood with these products instead of the more toxic preservatives that others may use.
@@homesandlife2704 thank you for that idea, that is my primary concern, bad chemicals. I appreciate you idea.
Very good info. We use Higher grade Ground contact green treat.
I'm thinking just super spray some sort of sealing coating. Even exterior paint treated wood? I just don't like concrete at all and I'm a rough carpenter...
There may be a number of coatings available. It will take some research and cost comparisons to see if they are worthwhile. Thx for watching
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Wood if your on an extreme budget concrete if you want your house to last
I am planning to build a wood foundation. Life is a rush
Anyone able to put me in touch with a structural engineer that can design a permanent wood foundation for me?
my house ius from 50's and still great
Excellent!
That's something Gerald - do you know if they used the same technology of plastic on outside and treated wood on inside?
better yet, NO BASEMENT
You save like $10k that’s about it
are basemnt interior outside wall susposed to have plywood on the inside after poly
It is possible that different areas have differing building codes, but the wood basements that I have seen all had drywall on the inside of the exterior walls.
music ucks
Always a bad idea, I would never let my family members buy one.