September 17, 2014
Why we use a Stem Wall for our homes in Cape Coral FL
When building a home in Lee County FL , or Charlotte County FL it is important to understand what type of foundation your builder is using. At Lauren Homes we feel that the best type to use for quality solid foundation is stem wall construction.
A easy way to explain stem wall is the part of the foundation of a home between the floor level and ground level. We make it out of concrete blocks and it is tied into a solid pour trench that has steel that comes out of the ground and tie the vertical walls of the structure together.
This helps establish the buildings foundation integrity. In Florida where we have a softer soil having a stem wall secure the integrity of foundation and slab is important. The stem wall is adhered directly to the slab. The stem wall is made using cinder blocks that are reinforced with steel and concrete. Example below but the exterior stud well with Lauren Homes is replaced by Concrete Block.
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