Hello all. Thanks for the info. The general consensus here seems to be that using a dense ,all heartwood, hardwood(namely white oak,cherry, and black locust) in conjunction with some form of sill sealer is perhaps the ultimate connection, In addition to meticulously making certain to protect the sill and frame from the elements. Right??? I still find it hard to believe that any building inspector would let you knowingly build like this(without pt). Has anyone had any trouble with the codes on this technique? Inmy area the codes are pretty strict(Woodstock,NY), as opposed to the more secluded desolate Western parts of the state. Just curious, Has anyone been able to build on a dry-laid foundation while still abiding to the codes of modern times???
