While post and beam construction can be used for just about any foundation type it really does lend itself to a system that relies on piers rather than a continuous footing.
													
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																	This makes sense as the weight of the house is a series of point loads where the posts are. 
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																	In fact back before slab technology was refined most homes were elevated by pier and beam structures. 
																	Prior to the 1960 s homes used to sit in the air. 
																	A post beam house or addition creates a special living space and enhances any decor. 
																	Even better is a pole foundation where your posts are embedded deep in the ground about 4 and transfer the full weight of the building directly underground. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
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																	A modified post and beam will work with pier perimeter wall and slab. 
																	Today pier and beam foundations sometimes called post and beam aren t so popular but are still the norm in certain parts of the country especially in areas that.