TDL - Special Uses & Methods - Permanent Wood Foundations
American Forest & Paper Association
Permanent Wood Foundation Basic Requirements - Technical Report No. 7
Design and construction methods for building basement and crawl-space foundations from pressure-treated wood. The Federal Housing Administration and code-approved system utilizes conventional framing methods and can be erected in all types of weather. This document has been adopted by the three model building codes.
Permanent Wood Foundation - Design Fabrication & Installation Manual
Detailed recommendations on the design, fabrication and installation procedures based on general methods described in Technical Report No.7.
Southern Forest Products Association
Permanent Wood Foundations: Design & Construction Guide
Manual of design specifications and structural requirements for using PWF systems. Typical applications are illustrated. 60 pages. #400.
Facts About Permanent Wood Foundations
Wood industry response to claims made by the concrete industry concerning PWF systems. Advantages of using the PWF are detailed. 16 pages. #401.
A Home Buyer's Guide to the Permanent Wood Foundation
An in-depth look at the many advantages of building a new home with the PWF system. Comments from builders, homeowners and mortgage lenders are included. 8 pages. #402.
