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Building to Higher Expectations
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 survey 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.
