So the home we are building will have post and beams made from white pine that has been cured and had the bark and cambium removed. We are planning on submerging them in a stone foundation resting on a concrete footing with gravel back fill. the beams will go all the way to the footing. We were planning on using creosote where the beam will be touching stone or cement, because we will not be able to access it to re-treat it. We are hoping this will prevent rotting. the house is on top of a well drained hill and will have a very large overhanging roof. We are in NH, where it can get wet, cold, dry and hot depending on the month. I know creosote is gross, but I dont know what will work better. The plans have been approved by a building inspector.
My question is Will this be enough to prevent rot? Is there some fatal flaw I have overseen? Any suggestions?
thanks everybody.
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