Soil Bearing Capacity

Soil Type:

The soil on the property in that area is:

Sand, silty sand, clayey sand, silty gravel, and clayey gravel

The load bearing pressure of the clayey gravel is 3,000 pounds per square foot.

From:  https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/footing_fundamentals/why_soils_matter.htm

Ground Screw Loading

Ground screws will be subjected to axial loads and lateral loads.

An axial load is the load exerted direction down (compression) from the top of the screw where it mounts to the beam.  The axial load is transferred down to the ground through the screw.

A lateral load is a force against the side of the screw, as could be experienced if the building is installed on a steep grade or is subjected to very high sideways forces (e.g. hurricane winds, forces from vehicles, etc).

For a small house that is built on flat ground, an axial load is the main load.

Living Room

Left side of the living room.

Kitchen and Dining Area

Looking into the kitchen and dining area from the living room.

Kitchen Island

We'll expand the arc of the island so that three can sit at the bar.  The refrigerator is 24 inches wide.  The range is 27 inches wide.

Kitchen Stove

We love cooking with gas (propane), but this will be an Induction cooktop.  Oven will also be electric.