01-13-2011, 03:58 PM
We're just starting the process of having our new home drafted. The draftsman would like to know how high we want the house (post & pier). What's your preference?
Initially, we thought we'd like it 8 ft for carport use and potentially to extend the house downward, adding bedrooms in the future. However, we soon learned that the draftsman wanted double the price for this, the builder wanted extra, and the county taxes any area under P&P taller than 6 ft (considered accessory space valued at $50 per sq. ft.). All this for space that we may or may not ever use.
So were considering something lower. Ideally, we'd like it at a height that looks nice and where there's enough room to access things underneath (plumbing, etc.). Also, it'd be great if it was high enough to get good ventilation and keep free from mold.
Any insights? What would you do if you were building a new post & pier? I didn't find anything in the archives on this matter, so I thought I'd ask it here.
Initially, we thought we'd like it 8 ft for carport use and potentially to extend the house downward, adding bedrooms in the future. However, we soon learned that the draftsman wanted double the price for this, the builder wanted extra, and the county taxes any area under P&P taller than 6 ft (considered accessory space valued at $50 per sq. ft.). All this for space that we may or may not ever use.
So were considering something lower. Ideally, we'd like it at a height that looks nice and where there's enough room to access things underneath (plumbing, etc.). Also, it'd be great if it was high enough to get good ventilation and keep free from mold.
Any insights? What would you do if you were building a new post & pier? I didn't find anything in the archives on this matter, so I thought I'd ask it here.