Cover foundation made of studs

[Tovin]

I am building an Attefall house that stands on a pillar foundation. The beams are visible at the bottom because the facade boards end above ground. I'm considering whether there is a good way to make the foundation look more aesthetically pleasing .
For example, can the beams be covered with fiber cement boards to make them look more like a cast slab?
Or do you have other suggestions?

 

[maah]

The image might be deceiving, but it looks like the joist is below ground level?

In a classic pillar foundation, the joist usually lies 30-50cm above ground to ensure good ventilation underneath.

I'm a bit concerned about your construction; it feels like there's a high risk of moisture getting trapped under the joist there.

 

[David-O]

Steni plinth panels usually look nice.

 

[Rickard.]

I agree with maah, on the back it basically looks like the sill is at ground level. It looks like the bottom joist will be floating in water every spring and maybe even during heavy rainfall. I hope for your sake that I'm wrong.

 

[Tovin]

The ground level is not ready yet. This is how it looks on the other side.

 

[Tovin]

Steni baseboards usually look nice.

Thanks for the response. I'm going to buy some now. How do you cut them best? I assume it wears on the blade if you use a plunge saw

 

[maah]

I have cut such with a diamond blade in the angle grinder. Like cutting through butter.
It is stone, so the blade should be adapted for it, otherwise, it will wear out immediately.

 

[Rickard.]

Thanks for the answer. Going to buy those now. How do you cut them best? I assume it wears on the blade if you use a plunge saw

Diamond blade in a plunge saw or circular saw with a straight edge for long cuts is what I've seen people use, similar to fiber cement.

I would avoid using an angle grinder, but it's of course possible.

 

[InsidersUnited]

I have covered the base plate with metal, you ask the sheet metal worker to cut a few strips. Just screw them on with overlap. Cost is around a few hundred.

Just make sure there is air between the ground and the metal, otherwise you have built yourself a crawl space.

 

[David-O]

Thanks for the answer. I'm going to buy some now. What's the best way to cut them? I assume it wears on the blade if you use a plunge saw

There are cutting discs for stone available for angle grinders.
Much cheaper than diamond discs and thinner.
Use a mask, it gets dusty.

 

[David-O]

Recommend then tar paper behind joints and window sill screws (pre-drill with tile drill).
Nicer and cheaper than stenis' own in my opinion.

 

[lellef]

There are cutting discs for stone for angle grinders.
Much cheaper than diamond discs and thinner.
Use a face mask, it gets dusty.

I usually run a little water from the garden hose while I'm cutting to avoid the dust. Note that I use a battery-powered cutter!