We are currently conducting excavations at a farmstead site here in North
Texas around a structure constructed around 1870. The structure associated
with this farmstead, was an ell-shaped 3 room house. It utilized bois
d'archalf notched logs as the beams for the foundation, and each log
was held at
the corners with a wood pin through the notches. the logs rest on bois
d'arcpiers, and it has a sandstone rock chimney, that was repaired in
the early
20th century with brick and eventually phased out for a gas stove. Resting
perpendicular to the logs, were joists that were nailed with square-cut
nails to the logs. Then tongue and grove floorboards were nailed to the
joists with square-cut nails. The structure itself was frame. As of right
now we are aware of a second structure that utilized a similar foundation
nearby, however they seem to be fairly unique. We were wondering if anyone
else has encountered this type of foundation before or maybe able to look
as some photos and provide insight.
We also had some general questions that pertain to this type foundation, we
were hoping some might have some insight on.
Would a frame house sitting on the above described foundation expected to
have a level foundation? This foundation drops 10 cm from the NE corner of
one room to the SE corner of the adjacent room. We have some ideas and
additional questions, and we would be happy to share some photos in a pdf,
off list with anyone who might have some insight into some of the questions
we have about the foundation. Thanks.
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Cody S. Davis, RPA
Project Manager
AR Consultants, Inc.
805 Business Parkway
Richardson, TX 75081
214.368.0478 (office)
214.221.1519 (fax)
www.arc-digs.com
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