Thread: An odd foundation

I know, the op says they are solid concrete.

Originally Posted by Notnow

I guess it could be the grain from the framing boards used to provide a space to pour walls. Maybe one of you know.

good guess

Originally Posted by Necron99

^ that's a can of coke zero.
Not made of wood.

you mean the can is empty?

could be wood if it was a Warhol

I've seen this method use quite a bit around Issan. Usually it has been in dry areas, so I'm guessing it's to keep the fill from pushing the walls out...

But whatever, it would be effective in both directions.

Originally Posted by Notnow

Originally Posted by DrAndy

what wood?

The posts all appear to be concrete, however the siding appears to be wood boards with a thin coat of concrete or something over them. You can see a grain on them. I guess it could be the grain from the framing boards used to provide a space to pour walls. Maybe one of you know.

The grain seen on the concrete walls is the impression of the grain of the rough boards used as formwork (shuttering).

They will also act as braces for any external forces applied to the walls.

I see no sign of any pressure relief drains which would assist in equalizing the pressure should the soil within become saturated.