Slab Homes

[David M]

Have to agree with Pete as we too have acid stained and sealed. Combined with our insulated ProTec walls and insulated panel roof, we maintain relatively even temps.

Now about retirement/age... My biggest concern when designing our house was wheel chairability. Post and pier means at least 1 ramp and that depends on topography. We had a ramp at the Ga house, which meant that was the only entrance/exit, the back door and deck sat about 7 ft off the ground and not wheelchair friendly. There is a minimum height above ground to be met, seems like it translated into 3 steps as I recall.
My step count observation is based on my being retired, but then I'm not yet 67.

I very much agree with the plumbing etc in the slab. Hope not to have problems, but also wish there was an easy way to do mods or repairs. Maybe running a raceway type access? Of course running overhead is a viable alternative for many. Not me, as I have open ceilings throughout.

To me, this is one of those decisions with multiple factors, the importance of some vary with the people involved.

David

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