Crawl Space Foundation

A crawl space is an elevated foundation that uses footings and block walls around the outside to support the house.
Crawl space foundation. A crawl space has several advantages over basements and concrete slab foundations. These raise the home one and a half to four feet from the ground. A crawl space is less expensive than a basement. This is very important in damp areas as well as areas that are subject to termite infestation.
Cinder or concrete blocks extend from the footings and close the space off except at ventilation areas. A crawl space foundation features exterior concrete walls that elevate the bottom of the house 18 inches or higher above grade ground level providing an accessible area to reach plumbing and. A crawl space elevates the house. The foundation is built by using footing and block walls around the perimeter of the foundation to support the home.