Home Plans And Home Designs - Slab vs. Pier & Beam

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MerrittFamily
08-05-07, 09:57 AM
Howdy All,
Just looking for opinions on a slab foundation vs. pier & beam. We will be building Northwest of Waco Texas. We currently live in Dallas and foundation problems are just a way of life.
Thanks,
Craig

Jack the Contractor
08-05-07, 07:25 PM
Both are popular in that area of Texas. I think I would go to the local building permit department where you are going to build, and ask them. There are many pro's & con's on each. Each area the soils and conditions are different. Good Luck
aggiette
01-31-08, 08:19 AM
Both are popular in that area of Texas. I think I would go to the local building permit department where you are going to build, and ask them. There are many pro's & con's on each. Each area the soils and conditions are different. Good Luck

I live in OKla and I would take pier & beam any day because of access to plumbing, air ducts, etc. I just don't like the overhead ductwork--personal preference.