09-07-2013, 03:32 AM
Slab construction has a long-term health impact that goes beyond the mold issue: every step you take is a little harder on your joints because the slab does not "give" like a wood floor. It gets really bad once you're 50-60 years old.
Best local use of slab that I've seen: a house built on "stilts" over a slab -- the "downstairs" was a little short (for me) but with awesome storage and easy access to the wiring/plumbing, house "upstairs" was tall enough to catch the breeze.
Best local use of slab that I've seen: a house built on "stilts" over a slab -- the "downstairs" was a little short (for me) but with awesome storage and easy access to the wiring/plumbing, house "upstairs" was tall enough to catch the breeze.