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Why an elevated house?

8/5/2017

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Some people will ask us that question, since it will add on to the construction costs.
To elevate the house on pillars and to pour a concrete slab as a floor, with a structure in metal that supports it all, instead of just make the foundation directly on the ground will have it´s extra costs.
 
Today we had an experience that only strengthened our decision! It rained today, it was not the worst rain but it rained quite heavily. And we ended up with water inside our house, since the waters from the mountain/hill behind our house runs down towards all of the houses and in some cases in to the houses also.
We figured that with a raised house we will never have that happen to us, and that will help us to have a peace of mind during heavy rains (especially during the nights).

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Markus Bramstång
8/9/2017 08:58:32 am

I see and understand your need Of that type Of foundation. But, make sure you still do the right ground prep. Otherwise the house will take damage Of elevation and cracking will occure in the elevated concrete slab.
You ofcourse already know this, but still, important stuff.
Keep things happening, im following.

//Markus

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Kimmo link
8/9/2017 05:48:58 pm

We will for sure do the right prep for the foundation! It involves digging about 2 meters deep holes and prepping the ground, and then do slabs in the holes where the pillars will stand! so a lot of work to make it properly!
I will start posting every Friday, so once a week you will get more news on our project!

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