Are sono-tube foundations acceptable in cold weather climates? I was recently told that condensation will form on the bottom of my cottage if I put it on a post foundation, even if its sits 24″ from the ground. Something about a warm cottage sitting even two feet above cold ground will cause moisture build-up with eventual mold then rotting. Did I receive good advice or is a post foundation fine for northern Wisconsin.
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I have to ask - why do you want to have your cottage up in the air?? You will get some condensation, no doubt about that - you can use water resistant or waterproof materials to counteract that , tho.
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- Chaucer
Quite a few reasons: I like the look of it, its a VERY economical type of foundation, the ground is not exactly level and the cottage will stick out over a small hill, I'd like to promote air movement under the cottage to keep mositure down, I'd like access under it for future pipes and wires, etc.
Davo,
It should be fine, what gets damp will dry just as well. Been done a million times before, go for it.
Gabe
Pete,
I agree with you. BTW...the person who was asking for the advice was Dave-O , from Wisconsin. I'm Davo, from the Pittsburgh, PA region.
Davo