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Extended living space and security from flooding and high winds are only a few of the added benefits a homeowner receives when living in a raised floor home:

• Reduced Flood Risk – Having your home above the ground creates peace of mind when living in a coastal and hurricane-prone area like Jacksonville. Discover the savings from lower flood insurance rates.
  
  
• Costs Less To Build – Raising your home in Jacksonville is not only the smart way to build, but the economical way to build as well. A raised floor foundation can be the initial low-cost solution in many locations, such as areas prone to flooding. A raised floor home requires less site preparation. It works well in any type of soil condition, on any terrain.
  
  
• Easy Maintenance and Repair – Remodeling your home, fixing a plumbing leak or rewiring your cable is easy and cost-efficient with a raised floor foundation.
  
  
• Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly – Wood is a natural insulator. Properly insulated, the wood raised floor system will provide comfortable, energy efficient living.
  
  
• Classic Style – Our forefathers understood the local topography and what is efficient and safe home design. The raised floor foundation is not only the smart choice when building a home, but it is the traditional way to build.