Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 20, 2018 7:58 pm Looking to sign up for a two storey kit home we have had designed. I’m trying to understand the trade-offs of using a full slab for the lower level versus only the area where the garage/store room/laundry will be located. The rest of the space is open; this is half the area. What I’m trying to understand if it would be better to do a complete slab on the bottom on the basis this may simplify the structural design of the supporting piers. Ie can they be positioned on top of the slab versus being sunk into the ground. We don’t need the open area concreted for lifestyle reasons. Area - Top: 232, Bottom 93 Class P site This is a 'holiday coast' house and the current concept is shown below. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Interested in any thoughts/experiences. Thanks Greg The irony. I'm starting to wonder if this a Bimguys second account. 84 29354 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 8016 From what I know about water tanks (I've been working with a client on them for a few years now) is this - The concrete can last a lifetime if they don't crack for some… 2 6481 |