Skirting replacement / Discussions

How do you stop wind from blowing under a house on piers?

I have a house built on piers. Originally it had a plywood skirt down to the ground to help stop the wind. The bottom of the skirt rotted away.  I replaced the skirt with 0.5in. plexiglass 32in. below grade. Using 2X6 PT lumber at the base and 2X4 PT studs stopped the wall from being pushing in.  I installed closable v...

Posted by Robert Boyle Oct. 17, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response