Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Raised house 5Jul 23, 2019 8:12 am If it is only a metre it is no big deal. There are multiple construction methods that can suit, and if brick veneer is your choice, the most common would be strip footings and piers with a timber platform. Only a few more bricks . You should check with your council to see if there are any requirements to have the sub floor open to allow water egress. Consider going up another couple of hundred MM just for piece of mind. Our block has a 1:10 fall, so we opted for lightweight construction on duragal piers. We have 2.5m to the underside of the bearers, so you have plenty of options. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi, This is my first post. We are planning to buy new home via House and Land (H&L) Package around Boxhill/Gables/Marsden Park in Syndey. Googled reviews for most of… 0 10519 Very good points. Thanks so much ponzutwo for your advice. Appreciate it. 2 10411 Hi all, Trying to workout the minimum stepdown required between slab for my house and the outdoor alfresco area. Garage is 100mm lower than rest of the house and plan was… 0 3663 |