Pros and cons of pier and beam foundation

Just a quick video about what I like and dislike about Pier and Beam foundations
Thanks for watching!

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[huntergcarswell]

I have a home built in 1932 that's pier and beam.

All the piers are made out of cedar logs! They literally just took a cedar tree, sliced it up, and stuck them in the ground. Still have the bark on them. Almost 100 years later, they're still going strong!

[convoswithupstate]

You are really easy to understand I appreciate that. Some people over explain.

[stormbytes]

Outstanding presentation. Very informative! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[robertlundgren]

Love the video. We are building a 42x26 pier and beam. We are getting ready to put our roof on soon. And you are right about adding additions. We are planning to have two additions added onto ours.

[eke]

Great job Jon on the details & commentary of both foundation types. Very insightful and useful too!
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[jpal]

This was exactly the video my husband and I needed!! We are getting quotes for both concrete vs pier & beam. My husband can do all the electrical & plumbing so that is a big deal. The other factor is the view of our land from just a few feet higher is beautiful & we would miss all that on a slab. Thanks so much for the video!👍

[jasonbuzzard]

Very informative... I've been watching videos to figure out how to build my cabin, definitely going with this style foundation. Also great for houses built on a slope..

[mountainseeker]

Thanks for the breakdown. I wanted to build my home by myself and my wanted to figure out how best to build in phases. This is clearly the best way to build in phases.

[scottdowney]

good point about comfort being on wood. I feel the same way. My house has a trench dug on the outer rim, with poured concrete, brick and block to the rim wood, and wood joists to center piers. The center piers did sag, and I got under and jacked them up using two 50 ton jacks, sat jacks on 6 or 7 layers of 2x2 foot 3/4 ply and that served great for a jacking point to lift the main center girder. I used a RR sleeper plate, 1/2" steel for the jack to lift the girder. That is the only negative, a potentially sagging foundation versus the slab, for me.

[richardoder]

We are just starting our second pier and beam home. We are going small this time 18’x40’ insect control is easy with pier and beam and the wind flow keeps it cooler in the summer months especially here in central Texas.

[dethmaul]

I like the point about moving things around. I may nail the design at first, but what if i want to gut and remodel 20 years later?

And the levelling is a good bonus.

Man you got me sold lol

[motopresent-motorcyclingmi]

I’m doing a shed-to-outdoor bathroom shower, and you affirmed my choice of a pier and beam foundation. We have a site that would be too much trouble to grade to level for a slab. Thanks for this video!

[cluebin]

Pier and beam is also cheaper than a slab foundation and doesn't require leveling the ground first. A home DIY person can make one without having to use contractors. You can't put tile floor one though, it will flex too much and crack the tiles.

[nextgenph]

Have you looked into American Ground Screw? From what I'm reading, each pier is $120 per pylon, no cement, no digging. Just essentially screw the pylon into the ground. I'm gonna try this for a cabin I want to build.

thanks for this video. Good pointers, things I hadn't considered.

[prestonthomas]

If I were inclined to build another home I think I’d use an adjustable lally column throughout and cross brace them with adjustable cables. In the event of settling super easy to level everything. Good job on the video.

[yunggunz]

Your break down is much appreciated. Thanks

[loismitchell]

Thank you or doing this video. You are a very smart man. My family gets a better house for less money because of you.❤

[truthbtold]

Really helpful thank you friend ! Many good points ❤

[laurarabon]

Only downside is possibly moisture issues and pipes can freeze easier. Slabs are not the best because if a pipe leaks you have to tear up the whole floor. Also concrete needs to breathe and the LVP traps moisture leading to mold. Slabs go moldy.

[scottrupley]

I really like the video and info. I personally chose treated for all beams and joist and even the 3/4 sub floor. No termites in foundation. Only have to worry about the rest of the house like slab…