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Consider:

Is this project suited for an all-weather wood foundation?

If so, would treated lumber present a leaching hazard for groundwater at the site?

Do insects or soil moisture represent a particular threat to the longevity of a wood foundation at this site?

Are the foundation longevity and the building longevity comparable?

Is stone suitable for foundations abundant locally?

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