Foundation, Floors, Roof & Walls
A good home construction project begins with a firm foundation, which includes both the soils at the building site and the structures you place in or on that soil to help support the home. Because Louisiana is prone to flooding, many homes need to be built on elevated foundations so the lowest floor is above anticipated flood levels.
Other important decisions you will make in building a new home is what materials to use for the exterior walls and roof. This includes, in some cases, whether you're going to build the home on site or have a prefabricated home assembled on your property.
Articles in this channel will help you determine what type of foundation, walls and roof will best suit your needs, as well as keep you and your belongings safe.
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