• Sam_Bass@lemmy.ml
    6·
    2 months ago

    one of the best things about slab living is no need for heavy underlayment. a simple sheet of waterproof paper or plastic suffices thereby minimizing any flex in your flooring of choice.

      • Sam_Bass@lemmy.ml
        4·
        2 months ago

        yeah environmental factor play a more accurate part to slab care than a pier/beam setup. if you live in a waterbed zone with lots of clay and lots of rain, a slab can be a headache to maintain

        • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          2 months ago

          It also has serious downsides in terms of:

          1. Lack of basement or crawlspace living/storage space
          2. Difficult to modify plumbing & electrical
          3. Have to run HVAC through the attic
          4. Low finished floor height off the ground (bad for drainage)
          • Sam_Bass@lemmy.ml
            4·
            2 months ago
            1. had a basement in a previous house. a catchall that was a pain to clear out when i moved.
            2. plumbing encased in concrete lasts longer than pvc above ground under your house. had that too.
            3. ac was already here when i got here and it is an aftermarket setup consisting of a simple split system. costs about 8k new. approx 5 yrs old when i got it. 4’s why we bulid on elevated ground where possible. and once there, dont have to worry about falling through the floor due to wet rot or insect damage.