Rising Above The Flood: Raising homes above the 100-year flood level

[@Alison7292]

Can we do a follow up? So many of us don’t know what to do since Florence.

[@funkervogt47]

Would it be cheaper the demolish the house and build a new one in its place that is designed from the outset to be on stilts?

[@nectimusmaximus]

As far as I can tell, the only reason this was possible was because this is a pre-fab that can be moved as one pieces. Most houses would doubtfully be able to be raised.

[@ultrapile2241]

Most homes can be raised. How it is constructed will make a difference on how it is raised.

[@lolalinastar3768]

Awesome.

[@treelife365]

After the first flood, rebuild. After the second flood... you'd think they would advise people not to build their homes where it floods...

[@chasingwaves11]

It’s the price you pay to enjoy the water view . It’s not for everyone, I live 150 ft from the ocean and trust me I pay a hefty price tag for flood insurance every year ! Sucks when my house is paid off I will have invested $130,000 into flood insurance. FIMA makes plenty of money off of us it’s about time they give back!

[@averagejoe9040]

If no one lived where there was risk of flood, most of the south wouldnt be occupied. Thats a whole lot of people that would need somewhere new to live

[@joshjosh575]

Good lord these home are cardboard.🤣 my goodness. I would never live in a house made of wood.