Isn’t the main reason for building on pilings the risk of rising waters? Why would you build an actual room at ground level? An enclosed patio, sure. And why on earth is the electrical panel in the flood zone!
No. The main reason for building on pilings in the southern U.S. is because the surface soil is weak or the subsoil is prone to expansion/shifting. Pilings on well built structures like this are likely driven all of the way down to bedrock. That panel is 4 feet off of the floor, and the floor is already raised and sloped. Water is not going to touch that panel.
Codes and building are different for piling homes in Florida. The purpose is water and the higher the house, the cheaper the insurance. Technically, the ground floor is not to be living space. No bathrooms, etc.. Usually an office or kids playroom. Also, all outlets are 4-5 ft from slab. After home passes final inspection, people will then have a bathroom built. Depending on where the house is located, chances of flooding are rare.
@@OceanBlue11400 I thought the concrete was not used anymore because it keeps the wood wet too long. If that is not truth, would this steps be correct: 1. Remove the dirt around the stilt at ground level 2. Cut the stilt where is damage 3. Sand down and add protective product to the stilt 4. Make a concrete cylinder under the stilt inside the ground touching the stilt. Thank you.
Wow Y do people feel the need to heat up HOT water? Asking for a friend… . Its a (water heater) But even though are having an issue with your words of description…… u still did a good job of pointing out the features… .. I'm Just a stickler Plumber that has done and been involved in plenty of construction. Always looking to learn something otherwise…
abialo2010 how rude. everyone may not be the best speaker, that doesn't mean they're not professional or know what they're talking about. didn't your mama ever teach you to keep your mouth shut if you ain't got nothing nice to say!?
Tambra Penton He is literally the spokes person who was staring in a video promoting the company. They should have not posted this. If they dont care enough to have a person who can enunciate and not stumble over words, their company's workmanship is probably just as shotty
Like that you can park your cars underneath...less bugs get into the house...nice high views...
love this I wanna build something similar to this.
I definitely want my house on pilings especially if I live in Florida, I think I want my house on pilings regardless where I live though
Concrete base...makes foundation stronger..like the idea..
Isn’t the main reason for building on pilings the risk of rising waters? Why would you build an actual room at ground level? An enclosed patio, sure. And why on earth is the electrical panel in the flood zone!
No. The main reason for building on pilings in the southern U.S. is because the surface soil is weak or the subsoil is prone to expansion/shifting. Pilings on well built structures like this are likely driven all of the way down to bedrock. That panel is 4 feet off of the floor, and the floor is already raised and sloped. Water is not going to touch that panel.
Codes and building are different for piling homes in Florida. The purpose is water and the higher the house, the cheaper the insurance. Technically, the ground floor is not to be living space. No bathrooms, etc.. Usually an office or kids playroom. Also, all outlets are 4-5 ft from slab. After home passes final inspection, people will then have a bathroom built. Depending on where the house is located, chances of flooding are rare.
Air flow - breeze capture. Not just water levels
Would make a great studio space... Like this a lot!
Im trying to find a video of what you described. Turning the bottom area into a first floor of a home. Any recommendations?
Great video! Thank you!
How do you protect the stilts that are touching the soil from getting damage? Thanks for sharing.
Probably pressure treated wood
Pressure treated wood or pricey exotic wood that is resistant to moisture and rot. You can also set the posts in concrete.
Cement and pressure treated wood
@@OceanBlue11400 I thought the concrete was not used anymore because it keeps the wood wet too long. If that is not truth, would this steps be correct: 1. Remove the dirt around the stilt at ground level 2. Cut the stilt where is damage 3. Sand down and add protective product to the stilt 4. Make a concrete cylinder under the stilt inside the ground touching the stilt. Thank you.
Wow
Y do people feel the need to heat up HOT water?
Asking for a friend… .
Its a (water heater)
But even though are having an issue with your words of description…… u still did a good job of pointing out the features… .. I'm
Just a stickler
Plumber that has done and been involved in plenty of construction.
Always looking to learn something otherwise…
I wanted to see the pilings being driven into the ground. Is the ceiling on the ground level fire proof?
So he stutters a little, so what.
Who brought that up besides you?
Agree - Check my pilings home on the beach in the Caribbean - DREAMSTED
Good job!
What material did you use to enclose the floor joists?
Sure would like to know.
Has anyone built one of these in the northeast?
Im wondering the same
I was hoping to see more of the home.
And if you dislike his speech pattern, just increase playback speed. It becomes a non-issue.
I caught that also, but wasn't sure if it was just me. Good tip
What width pylons are those ?
are things put under the house more prone to being stolen?
Yes.
2gig ram you need to upgrade to 8gigs
Water will flow through the pilings during a flood, the debris a flood carries will destroy the pilings.
Nah. A castle wall will help with that 😊
he died his side burns gray
The downside to building a home on pilings: Your house has a massive airfoil under it and hurricanes are real.
They don't have worry about that because the air is not getting trap anywhere it's just passing straight through
disgusting gruise sewer line
Dude! Practice your script!
T-t-t-TODAY JUNIOR!
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alot of ums, studdering and tripping over words. Why would you even make this video? Makes you seem unprofessional
abialo2010 how rude. everyone may not be the best speaker, that doesn't mean they're not professional or know what they're talking about. didn't your mama ever teach you to keep your mouth shut if you ain't got nothing nice to say!?
Tambra Penton He is literally the spokes person who was staring in a video promoting the company. They should have not posted this. If they dont care enough to have a person who can enunciate and not stumble over words, their company's workmanship is probably just as shotty
It's "stuttering" , professor.
Fuck you , if he stutters a little is not a big deal
Maybe for an immature, uneducated, adolescent like yourself that would be an issue. To the adults in the room it's nothing more than a unique accent.