|
| Click here to learn more about raised floors |
Homebuyers expect more from their home than ever before, and more is not always measured in total square feet of living
area. After all, a home is often a person's largest investment, so value is placed on both the tangible and intangible elements
that make a home livable, not merely functional.
A recent national survey1 asking consumers to define their American Dream House revealed more interest in comfort and style
than size. And almost half the respondents characterized their dream house as a safe, comfortable haven instead of a designer
show house.
So, homebuyers of today desire a living environment that nurtures and protects. The home should nurture the spirit with amenities
that provide comfortable, special places for family gatherings, personal retreat and self-expression. The home should offer
occupants protection from moisture and pests, providing a healthy indoor environment and a structurally sound, long-lasting
living space.
Peace of Mind for Builder and Client
Although no system is perfect for all conditions, the raised floor offers some real advantages when it comes to design reliability,
especially where moisture is an issue.
* By design, the raised floor removes a structure from contact with the ground, isolating the living space from ground moisture.
Therefore, a raised floor system is less susceptible to foundation-related moisture problems.
* Callbacks for foundation-related problems are much easier to fix. For example, a plumbing leak below a slab is difficult
and costly to locate, access and repair. The leak may also drive moisture into the living area. This is not a problem with
the raised floor.
* The raised floor helps keep moisture and termites at bay. Properly installed termite shields help repel these unwelcome
visitors and the crawlspace makes termite inspection simple and infestation easier to spot. In slab construction, termite
infestation or moisture intrusion may not be apparent until it is too late, and cracks in the slab can be expensive to repair.
Learn More From the Southern Pine Council About the Advantages of Raised Platform Floors
click here to download the Raised Floor Systems Design and Construction Guide
