Tiny Home/Prefab Foundations: Slab vs Pier and Beam — Which is better?

Tiny Home/Prefab Home Foundations: Slab vs Pier and Beam — Which is better?
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00:35 What is a Foundation?
02:31 What are the Types of Foundations?
02:58 Slab-on-Grade, Monolithic Slab Types
04:21 Pier and Beam Foundations
06:06 Notable Mention: Block Wall Foundation, Crawl Spaces & Basements
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Slab-on-Grade, Monolithic Slab Types
First and foremost, let’s talk about the slab. Slab-on-grade foundations are the shallow type most commonly used on flat, level building sites with good soil compaction. This is to say, you need a solid foundation for this foundation. A slab of concrete would be poured onto prepared gravel and soil. This integrates the floor with the foundation, keeping your new tiny home close to earth. However, while this is one of the clear-cut options, it’s good for locations without a deep frontline. They’re also labor intensive, requiring concrete, which isn’t the most eco-friendly. If you’re trying to shrink your carbon footprint, this might not be your best option.
Average Nationwide Cost: $10,000
Cost Per Sqft: $5 - $7
Pro
● Less Expensive
● Faster Curing/Fast Construction
● Pest-Resistant (From Below)
● Low Profile, More Accessible
● Lower Radon/Ground Gas Risk
● Low/Easy Maintenance
Con
● Unsuitable for Sloped Land/Flood Zones
● Costly to Repair
● No Underneath Storage
● Less Attractive, Not Eco-friendly
● Accessible to Pests/Rodents
● Less Insulated, Colder Floors
Pier and Beam Foundations
The Pier and Beam foundation is built on posts to carry the weight of your new home. These posts are placed on a concrete footer and can be made of materials like poured concrete, concrete blocks, or wood. This style is perfect for sloped land, unstable soil, and areas prone to flooding. It doesn’t allow for much of a basement, but you can have access underneath your building. They’re pretty eco-friendly, or at least they can be, with the ability to raise your home on stilts and use less material overall. However, these can be inaccessible for those who can’t climb many stairs and are often more prone. They are ideal for rodents and pests, as they usually seek shelter in the accessible space below. If you live in an area with severe weather or seismic activity, this may not be a great option for you, as you’ll be prone to earth and wind movement more than if you were close to the ground, with no “safe space” from destructive hurricanes or tornadoes.
Average Nationwide Cost: $11,000
Cost Per Sqft: $7 - $13
Pro
● Can offer Flood/Moisture Protection
● Accessible Utility, Electrical, Ducts
● Easy-Access for Pest Inspection
● Less Expensive Maintenance, Repair
● Suitable for Sloped/Uneven Landscapes
● More Eco-Friendly Materials (Wood)
Con
● Increased Mold Risk
● Prone to Pests and Rodents (Shelter)
● Raised Profile, Less Accessible
● At Risk, Seismic and Severe Weather Activity
● Less Energy-efficient
● Less Insulated, Colder Floors
Notable Mention: Block Wall Foundation, Crawl Spaces & Basements
While crawlspaces and basements are distinctly different, we want to cover them as an option. They require different maintenance needs and come with other risks, but if you have the budget and ability to care for a crawl space or basement, you benefit quite a bit. It’s a slower build, but you’re given continuous perimeter support with a block wall foundation. This allows you to take advantage of the earth’s consistent temperature, reducing how much you’ll need to heat your home. Block wall foundations are more expensive, not to mention if you decide to add a basement, but the expense is offset by the additional storage or space you may gain in turn.

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Tiny Home/Prefab Home Foundations: Slab vs Pier and Beam — Which is better?

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#barndominium #foundation #prefabhomes
00:35 What is a Foundation?
02:31 What are the Types of Foundations?
02:58 Slab-on-Grade, Monolithic Slab Types
04:21 Pier and Beam Foundations
06:06 Notable Mention: Block Wall Foundation, Crawl Spaces & Basements

DISCLOSURE-
We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you when you purchase products from the links provided in the description on our channel. We are affiliated, but not sponsored by any product featured in this video. Not being sponsored allows us to keep our own opinions and provide product reviews without bias. This is how we pay our bills and maintain the channel by making honest and useful reviews so that you can make informed buying decisions. We at Techligent appreciate your support.

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Where I’m moving it’s a tiny home and it’s really cold slab better ?