3.1488.1 Skirting Post and Pier Foundations

Topic:

Basements and Crawl Spaces

Subtopic:

Special Considerations

Desired Outcome:

Protective skirting effectively installed to retard damage from natural causes such as wind, water, and pests

Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
3.1488.1a Skirting	Any materials making contact with the ground will be rated for ground contact Skirting will be continuous around the perimeter and enclose the entire floor area below the conditioned living space	Minimize pests, wind, water, and freezing of pipes under house
3.1488.1b Flashing	Skirting will be flashed to prevent the entrance of water	Prevent water from entering space under house
3.1488.1c Fastening	Entire skirting will be mechanically fastened	Ensure lasting upgrade

Title

Specification(s)

Objective(s)

3.1488.1a
Skirting

Any materials making contact with the ground will be rated for ground contact

Skirting will be continuous around the perimeter and enclose the entire floor area below the conditioned living space

Minimize pests, wind, water, and freezing of pipes under house

3.1488.1b
Flashing

Skirting will be flashed to prevent the entrance of water

Prevent water from entering space under house

3.1488.1c
Fastening

Entire skirting will be mechanically fastened

Ensure lasting upgrade