crisstoff89 t1_j468ntu wrote on January 13, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Having 4 pillars and top isnt really a house but it does protect you from the rain

arch1ter t1_j47pjpv wrote on January 13, 2023 at 7:12 PM

And it falls with the first strong wind.

Nanomni t1_j48h0zg wrote on January 13, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Unless it is rooted in a firm foundation.

mcjohnson415 t1_j493y03 wrote on January 14, 2023 at 12:41 AM

It might not need need a strong foundation if the post to beam shear transfer moments have strong gussets and it will likely need some attachment to resist lateral movement and uplift.

MortalEnemiOfSpeling t1_j4aytai wrote on January 14, 2023 at 12:21 PM

The symbolism is strong, but the engeneering is stronger

pwnagocha t1_j48mf2a wrote on January 13, 2023 at 10:39 PM

Unless the previous owner lied about the firmness of the foundation and the hot weather causes the clay foundation to shrink and produce cracks throughout the whole house resulting in a total renovation of the foundation.

drodinmonster t1_j48xuxw wrote on January 13, 2023 at 11:57 PM

That's why I get my moral principles inspected before I sign the docs.

SirThatsCuba t1_j4a1j52 wrote on January 14, 2023 at 5:18 AM

Nah I just live on an moral hammock in the ethical tropics. If a storm knocks down my tree I'll just tie to another.

arch1ter t1_j4aqpd8 wrote on January 14, 2023 at 10:36 AM

That’s why the foundation is the first thing to start.