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by Big Game Hunter. 06/04/24 09:19 PM
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Iso
by AustinC. 05/21/24 05:01 PM
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Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
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12/26/22 09:34 AM
12/26/22 09:34 AM
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What are y’all’s thoughts on building on a slab vs. crawl space? My thoughts on the slab:
Pros Cheaper than a crawlspace No chance for mold/mildew due to dampness that could be in a crawlspace
Cons Can’t get to plumbing to repair if needed
What are y’all’s thoughts? Any reason to not build in a slab that I’m missing?
Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Proud crossbow hunter!
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Claims Rep.]
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12/26/22 09:43 AM
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Skinny
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You on a hill-side or on a flat piece of land? That kind of makes the difference.
Never Trust Government
"You can be broke but you cant be poor." Ruthie-May Webster
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Claims Rep.]
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12/26/22 10:16 AM
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brushwhacker
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I have a crawl space . When I built house 25 years ago I had issue with gutters draining an seeping under house an causing moisture an little mold . An i live on hillside . Got that fixed an put moisture barrier under house . Spread plastic sheet everywhere. Only problem ever with my crawl space . All duct work under house an all plumbing. When cold turn on gas unit an keeps under house warm. No froze pipes . Have friends this weekend with frozen pipes under a new construction house with a slab. If I ever build again for sure with a crawl space .
Brushwacker
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Claims Rep.]
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12/26/22 12:26 PM
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foldemup
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If I ever build another house with crawlspace, it’s gonna be a 6 ft stand up straight space fully encapsulated and conditioned. Screw crawling around hands and knees or for sure not belly
If you want to always win, never play anyone better than you!
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Claims Rep.]
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12/26/22 12:52 PM
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jmudler
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Will never own another house with a crawl space
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Skinny]
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12/26/22 12:57 PM
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You on a hill-side or on a flat piece of land? That kind of makes the difference. My first thought also was elevation and layout. If im on a slab i want its elevation at least 12" higher than rest of the yard. 2nd thought is age of occupants.. slab= no stairs into house in older age. For me slab also means radiant floor heating. A plus for me. 3rd is concrete slab can be stamped to look like wood, tile, or stone.
Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Claims Rep.]
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12/26/22 01:08 PM
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I've had both and prefer the slab but it was new and only lived in it 5 years so not much went wrong...have a crawl space now and I'd suggest putting a dehumidifier in if u go that route
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
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12/26/22 01:21 PM
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globe
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Crawl spaces are very handy but if I were building new I’d go slab and run water lines inside pvc. Our crawl space stays wet
Everything woke turns to shucks
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
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12/26/22 01:35 PM
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FurFlyin
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Freak of Nature
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Slab Slab Slab Slab
I have never owned a home on a slab, but I am living in the last house I'll ever own with a crawl space. Never had an issue until this house, but our house is a 2400 sq ft single story. It's long, and cut up. It has horrible airflow under the floor. I've had to replace some floor joists already because I didn't realize water was condensing on everything under there in the summer until one summer too late. Even with fans under the house, it's still a slight issue. I'll wind up having to replace all the floor joists and floor in my kitchen in the not so distant future.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Claims Rep.]
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12/26/22 01:43 PM
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poorcountrypreacher
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Built mine on a crawl space 29 years ago. Most folks back then spent the money for fancy vents that opened and closed according to the temperature, but I just turned a few blocks sideways to provide a limited amount of continuous ventilation. I also went a block higher than most did to give me plenty of room to get around under it. We put down a moisture barrier that didn't hold up too well, so I put another one on top of it using thicker plastic about 15 years ago.
I've never had a frozen pipe and have never had a single issue because it was on a crawl space. The wood is as solid as ever and it will belong to somebody else long after I am gone. I would build it the same way if I had it to do over and wouldn't spend a second wondering about it.
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Slab vs. crawlspace - new home construction
[Re: Buckwheat]
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12/26/22 01:45 PM
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Old Mossy Horns
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Something to think about......a Commercial Building is RARELY ever built on anything but a slab.....there's a reason for that. Yes. Cost.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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