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[@luciarael7134]

Thank you

[@ocean1233]

I had a Foundation removed after the previous home was burnt and removed. The good thing ....I can use the heavy concrete in the bottom of a very deep land Fill. Will have New foundation installed.

[@Krazie-Ivan]

re; demo/keep foundation... old foundation likely isn't insulated, nor likely to have good radon mitigation. plus, adjusting plumbing locations will add quite a bit to cost anyway. just other factors to consider, esp as comfort and health are 24/7 365.

[@ocean1233]

I won't use foam after having rot in roof. That was bad.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Many people are learning the hard way.

[@luciarael7134]

What experience had you had with metal cabinets?

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Mostly old ones that we took out. Not familiar with them on new construction. They can rust easily in highly humid environments.

[@luciarael7134]

I checked out a few residential properties in Humboldt County and noted many of the properties appeared to be well below the road ( >10 ft.). At a glance, these seem to be properties that I should skip due to the work and cost it would take get property to proper elevation? Or is this something that can be remediated fairly easily? Thank you.

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

You get a lot of rain in that area, and a lot of overgrowth. Study the path of water on the property. That will tell you everything. I know that area well, attended Humbolt University.

[@ocean1233]

I did unfortunately but Land without knowing what was IN that Land. 😤

[@ocean1233]

Lesson learned

[@ocean1233]

When the seller answers the question regarding this with....I DON'T KNOW ⁉️ Have them Find Out‼️ before buying

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Very good advice.