01-15-2021, 06:43 PM
Josh, we debated with friends all these issues. 1. If you're elderly or anticipate becoming elderly (!) climbing stairs can be daunting. 2. That being said, building an "up" house puts you into the trade winds AND minimizes mosquitos. 3. If you're building post and pier anyway, why not extend them and have not just a crawl space, but a space for your car and washer/dryer? In addition, all your plumbing, wiring and internet stuff is accessible. Just sayin'. Aloha!