How Deep Should Footings Be For A Carport. Carports differ from garages in that they must be completely open along at least two sides and can only be one story in height. Can anyone help with wether the slab should include additional deep footing bits for where a carport will stand?
How big the footings or foundations are depends on several factors. I am building a 10'x12'deck (not attached to a ledger board). There are no standard footing sizes or depths.
Although building a carport requires a permit from most local governments, the planning specifications for a carport are easier and cheaper to meet than those of a garage.
I would say with the 1.5 and 2.5 foot footings you have about a 50% chance over the next five years of seeing some lift on that footing. Can anyone help with wether the slab should include additional deep footing bits for where a carport will stand? In ottawa you have cold winters and the frost line can go up to 4 feet deep or more in a bad winter. Find nearby slab and foundation contractors to help with your.
