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Posted by: Danman1116

Was watching Zodiac last night and they mentioned something about how in California there aren't too many houses that have basements. Anyone know why?

Posted by: SOT

A lot of homes were built in the "boom" days after the war. To that end slab construction was much cheaper and more importantly FASTER to build.

Posted by: justanotherparatrooper

Land used to be realitively cheap out west ( I grew up in Nevada) and it was easier and cheaper to just sprawl the house on the property rather than dig(or blast) a basement...thats changed though because land has become much more valuable .

Posted by: Danman1116

thanks guys...and I read that Florida is the same way but I'd guess thats b/c of the water table down there

Posted by: Barbrady

Yeah similar in NC. I have a rare (not really) home with a basement. I was told they are not common because of the red clay soil.

Posted by: KozmoKramer

No basements? Where the hell do you go to hide from the wife and kids??
My office; out. The toilet; out. The work shed; out.
For a moments peace all I have left is the basement.

Posted by: Barbrady

No doubt Koz, I can always depend on the mancave.

Posted by: CJIS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KozmoKramer

No basements? Where the hell do you go to hide from the wife and kids??
My office; out. The toilet; out. The work shed; out.
For a moments peace all I have left is the basement.

Spoken from the words of a real man.

Posted by: Rocco39

Earthquake country folks.... earth shakes, ground liquifies, concrete walls collapse, house falls in hole.....game over.

Posted by: Crvtte65

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danman1116

thanks guys...and I read that Florida is the same way but I'd guess thats b/c of the water table down there

VA south I think is mostly slab. Very strange to see the water heater in a kitchen closet at my friends house... then remembered no basement

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