ᐅ Log cabin on an elevated or built-up foundation

We have purchased a plot of land and plan to build a log cabin on it, which we do not intend to live in permanently. Since there is a dip in the planned building area, the ground needs to be raised by about 75 cm (30 inches). We have already brought in enough gravel, but the architect now says that the natural soil must be excavated to a depth of 30 cm (12 inches) (sand beneath 10 cm (4 inches) of light topsoil). Wouldn’t a properly compacted gravel layer be sufficient to build a foundation slab on? The building footprint is 60 m² (645 sq ft), and the logs are only 70 mm (2.75 inches) thick. Does anyone have experience with this kind of situation?

Hello,

I would generally advise listening to an architect. A family friend built a log house. Maybe you could give them a call.

Good luck

Hello SHunte, I have taken a look at the houses. However, these are all log cabins, not timber frame houses. Our timber frame house is made of individually separated logs at its core and is supplied by "Polar-Timber Frame Construction" in Coswig Anhalt. It will be erected around the end of March, beginning of April.

At the moment, the building ground and the foundation slab are still causing me some concerns. But after dealing with the issues related to the building permit / planning permission, we will manage those as well.

Best regards, Schmadding!

OK, I just learned something new. I only know that our friends are very happy with their house and the service was very good.

Good luck with the rest of your house build 🙂