What are the different foundation types, and 3.) Which foundation type is the best option for their particular situation/location?
WHAT IS A FOUNDATION? The foundation is the first piece of a home to be constructed and creates a base for the rest of a home’s components. The foundation provides a (in most cases, concrete) platform on which to install plumbing/drainage, locate walls, and in general, build the home structure. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT BASIC FOUNDATION TYPES? The three most typical types of foundations that are commonly used in the United States are Slab, Crawlspace, and Basement. Slab Foundation Slab foundations consist of a structural concrete slab placed directly on the grade. No accessible space under the floor exists in slab construction. Slab foundations are popular in areas (i.e. the Southern United States) where there is a relatively high water table (i.e. the water table refers to the depth in the soil at which you find water). Traditionally, the slab foundation is the least expensive foundation type when building on a relatively flat lot. Note: The above definition is for the most-commonly used
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