09-18-2015, 09:33 AM
Chas, You probably should go with a full slab REINFORCED with steel rebar so as to STIFFEN the BASE the supports go into..BECAUSE of EARTHQUAKES that seem to be constant...You dont want spend your savings only to find that the piers are knocked down the following year. The elevated pros (in my mind) are you reduce risk of flooding, termite damage, and the huge centepedes. I think the only cons are of course, cost and Earthquake risks. If anyone knows how to cheaply Earthquake and Hurricane "proof" a structure....It would be GOOOOOOD knowledge to possess;;;;;;Hope your new home goes smoothh.