Foundation Components

(to attach wood stud sill plate)

(moves water away

from building)
(to keep water off of foundation wall)
(separates slab from foundation wall)

(to keep water off of slab)

(moves water away from building)

Footings & Foundations

(to keep water off of slab & moisture barrier)

Rules of Thumb
Footing shall be below frost line
Footing width usually 2x height
Typical size (24 wide x 12 tall)
Rebar is usually 3 from edge of concrete
Crawl spaces should have rigid insulation along the
interior face of the foundation wall

Footings & Foundations