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Yes I understand most inspectors are not an engineers, however even being a home inspector, I thought it was relevant to ask this question here. Since some inspectors are somewhat knowledgeable about building codes, and in there experience, possibly come across certain situations where timber has been embedded in concrete. Then share there knowledge with me. It does happen according to information I found on the internet. What I am searching for is anyone who might have information regarding right and/or wrong ways of this method. thank you for your input as far as the step reinforced idea, I will take this into consideration. The only thing is, that a step reinforced method does not follow the true arc of the dome to the ground with a lifted footing. Although its the best suggested alternative I have heard, as of yet. I know the question, might be a little off the normal inspectors path, but I didn't write it to offend anyone.

I understand that wood can wick up moisture from concrete and cause all sorts of problems, however don't people now build wood foundations by sealing the wood in plastic and then back filling (embedding) timber frame directly into the ground. So if I embed a wood frame a foot up off of the ground using the same seal methods, wouldn't that be better then wood foundation set below the ground?

I don't know if this flashing is galvanized or aluminum but I know that galvanized will tend to corrode if water is not allowed to drain properly.

I have been researching domes, and one problem is that when the dome walls reach the ground you never have a level contact with the ground or a level foundation wall because the dome angles constantly change. For this reason I think it would be best to seal the frame at the bottom with plastic and embed the wall into the concrete footing for a complete transfer of the load to the ground. what do you think[?]

[:-monkeydTake some 3m spray adhesive and plastic, adhere to post 12 inches off the ground and sink that puppy. [:-monkeyd