Frost Line

[charlesrshell]

Anyone know how to find out the frost line for the location you live on the web?

 

[jakesnake3037]

36" in Illinois!!

 

[kresston]

Hey,

I've attached a Frost Line Map, hope it helps!

kresston

 

[charlesrshell]

Wow, thanks for the info

 

[kresston]

Yeah, I just did a quick google image search for frost line map and thats the first result that I got. lol

 

[Doctor Bob]

Nice Map Kresston...

Here also, is a starting place that might lead you to more info... http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/messages/31556.html

 

[Derwin0]

36" in Illinois!!

Sounds about right, that's what it is in Pennsylvania.
Made running electrical and water lines to the pool real fun.

 

[skidog]

That map seems a little extreme. In Minnesota the code is 48 inches for footings. Usually in winter the frost is 2-3 feet deep. Call the city and talk to someone in the Engineering dept. they should be able to give you an idea of how deep the frost goes in your area.