Скачать или смотреть 🏡 Which One CRACKS First?

🚧 Your foundation is EVERYTHING—pick wrong, and your house sinks!
We compare:
✔️ Slab-on-Grade (Cheap but cracks in freeze zones)
✔️ Crawl Space (Good for floods… but attracts pests!)
✔️ Full Basement (Extra living space… or a moldy nightmare?)
✔️ Pier & Beam (Adjustable but EXPENSIVE repairs)
✔️ Raft Foundation (Best for unstable soil—but overkill?)

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📊 QUICK COMPARISON TABLE
Type Cost (Avg.) Lifespan Best For Worst For
Slab-on-Grade
4
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4−8/sq. ft 30-50 yrs Warm climates, tight budgets Freeze-thaw zones
Crawl Space
5
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5−10/sq. ft 40-60 yrs Flood-prone areas Termite-prone regions
Full Basement
10
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10−30/sq. ft 50-100 yrs Cold climates, extra space High water tables
Pier & Beam
8
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8−15/sq. ft 50+ yrs Uneven terrain, DIY fixes Expensive repairs
Raft (Mat)
12
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12−20/sq. ft 75+ yrs Soft/expansive soils Small projects (overkill)
⚡ 3 CRITICAL TIPS
Slabs Crack in Cold Climates

Requires thick edges & rebar—skip if temps drop below freezing!

Basements LOVE Water (Unfortunately)

Must install French drains + sump pump or risk mold.

Pier & Beam = Termite Buffet

Use pressure-treated wood and termite shields.

💸 HIDDEN COSTS
Slab: $5K+ for post-tension cables (prevents cracks).

Basement:
10
K
−
10K−20K for waterproofing.

Raft Foundation: 2X cost of slab… but saves $50K+ in repairs later.

🌎 REGIONAL WINNERS
Southwest (Dry): Slab

Southeast (Wet): Crawl Space

Midwest (Cold): Basement

Coastal/Flood Zones: Pier & Beam