Foundation: The Non-Negotiable — FarmPal
Every earth home needs a foundation that does 3 things: (1) raises walls above splash zone (min 8-18"), (2) provides a moisture barrier between earth and wall, (3) extends below frost line. Rubble trench foundations are the most DIY-friendly: trench filled with gravel, topped with a concrete grade beam or urbanite (recycled concrete).
Every earth home needs a foundation that does 3 things: (1) raises walls above splash zone (min 8-18"), (2) provides a moisture barrier between earth and wall, (3) extends below frost line. Rubble trench foundations are the most DIY-friendly: trench filled with gravel, topped with a concrete grade beam or urbanite (recycled concrete).