Largest issue with pier and bean is leveling over time wood rots and warps so if you’re renovation one make sure to plan for subfloor repair and replacement
That goes for older houses with basements as well. I’ve been inside tons of old house built before 1900 with slanted and uneven floors, the foundations weren’t usually bad though, and the houses felt strong, it just shifts over time.
Where I live peer and beam is THE BEST. I live in a hilly area do alot of pepole have foundation issues. When you have a peer and beam the issues are much easier to ifx.
Pier and beam is the only way to go slabs are such a pain in the ass to renovate or add to very ineffective not to mention the slab will crack and rise
Every slab on grade structure i’ve ever been in had massive cracks and upsetting for various reasons. It’s a good floor for garages or utility buildings, but the same issues that effect houses with wood joists sitting on piers, also effect them.
I'm doing a self build. Probably slab foundation. So perhaps i pre empt the "future bathroom" by inserting large pipes that smaller pipes can be manoeuvred through later or as an update.
Depends significantly on where you live. In general, if the concrete is poured on site then it'll probably be around $6-9 per square foot (that's labor + materials).
The guy who commented that clearly knows what he said is 100 percent facts so much to the point anyone should know that when he said that he called bs it was a joke
Largest issue with pier and bean is leveling over time wood rots and warps so if you’re renovation one make sure to plan for subfloor repair and replacement
That goes for older houses with basements as well. I’ve been inside tons of old house built before 1900 with slanted and uneven floors, the foundations weren’t usually bad though, and the houses felt strong, it just shifts over time.
Cool advice brother
So what you’re saying is, eventually old stuff breaks down? Alright thanks for the advice.
I usually just go with the air mattress foundation here in California because rents are so high
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Move?
Lmaof
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slab foundations are not cheap concrete is expensive
@@AncientRe Neither will I, fortunately.
@@AncientReLol won't be around to see them rot. Might be sold by then also. Headache for the next owner.
Where I live peer and beam is THE BEST. I live in a hilly area do alot of pepole have foundation issues. When you have a peer and beam the issues are much easier to ifx.
Pier and beam is the only way to go slabs are such a pain in the ass to renovate or add to very ineffective not to mention the slab will crack and rise
Topography is certainly a factor.
Every slab on grade structure i’ve ever been in had massive cracks and upsetting for various reasons. It’s a good floor for garages or utility buildings, but the same issues that effect houses with wood joists sitting on piers, also effect them.
Did this guy ever hold a trowel or a hammer in his hand?
Did you just call a concrete slab cheap 😂😂😂😂
Yeah right that’s what I was thinking. The slab can easily be 30-40% off your budget
Slabs arent cheap
This is a concrete block. This is wood.
I'm doing a self build. Probably slab foundation. So perhaps i pre empt the "future bathroom" by inserting large pipes that smaller pipes can be manoeuvred through later or as an update.
Slabs are not cheap
Cheap?????
Affordable????
Thank you, this information was very helpful!
Slabs are not cheap. They also come with a whole host of issues long term
@@AncientRemy guy you have no clue what you’re talking about
Every source I've read says concrete slabs are more expensive than pier and beam.
Cheap?
American house
Depends what you are supporting, a mobile home all you need is footer pier under the frame cause it only touches the ground every 4 to 8 feet anyways
Doing a combination both to me is the best
My house is a combo.
What’s the price per square foot of concrete if I wanted a contractor to pour a slab for let’s say a three car garage?
Depends significantly on where you live. In general, if the concrete is poured on site then it'll probably be around $6-9 per square foot (that's labor + materials).
@@axiomalpha gotcha thank you.
What about wood post foundation?
slabs are def more expensive cmon mayne.
Concrete. Not cement.
Man, Thanks for that comment! That irritates me to the max. Cement is a component of concrete. VIN number is another one .
I call bullshit.
It obviously would be easier to fix
Why? He kept it pretty factual
The guy who commented that clearly knows what he said is 100 percent facts so much to the point anyone should know that when he said that he called bs it was a joke
@@joshastanley6575 More BS alert... I kid.
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18:50 Dios tenga en su gloria al Caver y su conocimiento del cuerpo humano a tan corta edad.