Lessons you have learned building on the island

[Rob Tucker]

In most all situations the primary benefit of a concrete slab for a residential space is cost - they are generally cheaper.

A raised floor offers many benefits which are good for the home and good for your health. I think a raised floor is always worth the extra cost. But I understand why people choose concrete slabs to live on.

Benefits of a rasied floor include:
1. more bounce and flex response to walking - this is easier on your hips, knees and joints over your lifetime of walking on the floor.
2. access for servicing the building's electric, plumbing and telephone systems. This is not a small thing. If an earthquake occurs and a water pipe breaks do you really want a jack hammer in your living room?

3. The issues about air flow under the house relates to wood frame buildings which, too often, rot here. Stay away from wood and you stay away from termites and rot.





Chairman, Punaweb Committee, MSPA

Edited by - Rob Tucker on 07/09/2005 22:15:07