01-31-2017, 04:27 AM
I've seen permitted home plans where the foundation blocks are buried in the gravel, and plenty of older homes where they just sit on top. I dug out the ripped lava and filled the holes with rebar and concrete, in the hopes a hurricane would not carry my home to Oz. We'll see. 
16x24 is pretty big, I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to do that on my first structure. No matter what you build you will make tons of mistakes and compromises, especially if you are in a hurry to get out of the rain!
If I were starting over I'd do a 12x16, and then add porch and lanai front and back. Outdoor living space is the best! You'll want to sleep out there in the summer.
16x24 is pretty big, I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to do that on my first structure. No matter what you build you will make tons of mistakes and compromises, especially if you are in a hurry to get out of the rain!
If I were starting over I'd do a 12x16, and then add porch and lanai front and back. Outdoor living space is the best! You'll want to sleep out there in the summer.