Choosing the right foundation for your home is a big decision. Two popular options are pier and beam and slab foundations. Each has its own pros and cons that you'll want to think about. A pier and beam foundation raises your house about 2 feet off the ground, while a slab sits directly on the soil. This key difference affects many aspects of … [Read more...]
How to Enclose a Pier and Beam Foundation: What You Need to Know
Enclosing a pier and beam foundation helps protect your crawlspace from insects, reduce heat loss through floors and more. Read on to learn about this type of foundation and get tips on how to enclose a pier and beam foundation to protect your property, as well as make it look more visually appealing. Pros and Cons of Pier and Beam … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Pier and Beam Foundations
Does your Dallas home have a pier and beam foundation? Are you considering purchasing a house with a pier and beam foundation? While this type of foundation isn’t necessarily the most popular and frequently-seen in the country, there are quite a few of them in cities such as Dallas. Made up of concrete piers or block and base supports spaced along … [Read more...]