Thanks again for all the info!
I have directed our architect/engineer to design the basement addition with new walls on all 4 sides, and not to rely on the existing slab stem wall for supporting the new addition.
In regard to having to rely on the existing stem wall for support during...
Thanks for the info!
Can I assume that the lowest risk approach would be to pour or build a new, full height basement wall on all sides of the new basement, even on the side abuting the slab stem wall?
As a preface, I'm sure we will be consulting a structural/getotech engineer, but I'd love any insight that folks can give us.
Our house has a 7 foot depth basement under one half, and rests on a slab for the other half. As far as we can tell (by driving stakes down til they hit the footing)...
As a preface, I'm sure we will be consulting a structural/getotech engineer, but I'd love any insight that folks can give us.
Our house has a 7 foot depth basement under one half, and rests on a slab for the other half. As far as we can tell (by driving stakes down til they hit the footing) the...
