Living in a House on Pier and Beam - What to Expect
If you're looking at a house on pier and beam, you probably noticed the crawl space underneath and wondered if that's a good or bad thing. It's a classic way to build a home, especially in older neighborhoods or areas where the soil likes to shift around. Unlike a modern concrete slab that sits right on the dirt, these houses are elevated, resting on a series of pillars (the piers) that support heavy wooden timbers (the beams). ...