Frost Depth in St. Louis, Mo.

[jike]

What is the frost depth in St. Louis, Mo?

 

[Qshake]

with or without global warming?!

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Qshake

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[jike]

take your pick!

 

[Qshake]

1806.1.1 - "The frost line in St. Louis County is established at 30" below ground grade."

Hope this helps.

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Qshake

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[MiketheEngineer]

Qshake is correct - 30'' to bottom of footing. Go 100 miles south and it is only 18" - go figure??