The depth of a stem wall foundation is determined by two main factors: the depth of the concrete footing resting beneath it and the required height of the wall above grade. Footings must always be poured below the local frost line to prevent seasonal freezing and heaving, which typically ranges from 12 inches to over 4 feet deep depending on geographic climate, while the stem wall itself usually rises 18 to 36 inches above grade.
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