Recent content by Jm976711

We have the gutters directing flow away from the clay and also a French drain and culvert drain from the hillside road. I’m hoping this is enough! We are using permacolumns and laminated posts Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

That’s probably what I should have done, but as you and others have stated, if compacted properly I shouldn’t worry. He used clean clay and spent the day compacting 4-6” at a time with his heavy dump truck loaded with rock. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

You are correct in that the shop will be built downhill from our house. We will have around 15-20’ between the structures. The water run off is my worry with the clay. We are directing the gutters around the shop and putting in the drains in hopes to offset it. Sent from my iPhone using...

That currently is the plan. He’s clearing my area Saturday and then getting the clay fill from his farm. My pole barn builder won’t be able to get to my project for another month. So I’m hoping that gives it enough time to settle Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

I was just about to add that information. I’m located in central Ohio in Knox County. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Hi all, I’m looking for some clarification on site preparation for my 24x28 build. The right side (reference to pictures) slopes off and puts me around 2’ off grade. The contractor is proposing that the topsoils be cleared off and then the area that needs to come up to grade be filled in...