Advantages and Disadvantages to Pier & Beam Foundations

Pier and beam foundations are an alternative to concrete slab foundations and are much more simple, as well as, in many ways, ideal. This technique is often used for homes with crawlspaces or basements, or homes in areas with persistent flooding. There are many advantages to laying a pier and beam foundation as opposed to concrete slab foundations. However, Garver’s Construction wants you to have the most appropriate foundation for your specific structure.

The advantages to pier & beam foundations include:

• Increased safety
• More advantageous
• Meticulously constructed
• Chances of weather damage are less
• Ground shifting is more easily restored and less costly

The disadvantages to pier and beam foundations include:

• Possibility of rust, mold, or rotting from excessive moisture
• Rodent infestation underneath the house
• Squeaking and movement of floors
• Vertical bending of piers and beams
• Unfastened tiles in flooring

Our Approach

We offer pier and beam foundation construction because we believe it can be a safer and more efficient method of securing your structure. However, deciding on a foundation that is conducive to the geographical and climactic situation of your structure can help us determine the appropriate foundation. As is our custom, we can inspect your foundation and structure for free and offer you an estimate. All you need to do is call us at (443) 336-3319 to get started!