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[โ€“] 29 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I hope the foundation of your house is deeper than that.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    Under the outer walls that support the roof and/or additional stories there will be a sizeable footing that should go below the frost line. But inside the footing where the foundation is just supporting the first floor you only need a few inches of concrete.

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