Most buyers spend their time talking about kitchens, floor plans, and paint colors.
Very few ask about what’s underneath the home.
Your home’s foundation plays an important role in how it’s built and maintained over time.
At Riverwood Ranch, you’ll find homes built on three different foundation types depending on the slope of the lot.
Monolithic Slab (Mono Slab) Foundation
A concrete slab is poured directly on prepared ground.
Why buyers choose it
• Lower maintenance
• No crawl space to inspect
• Simple, cost-efficient construction
• Pretreatment of insects under the slab
Things to know
• Mechanical systems are generally located in the attic or walls for easier access.
• Future plumbing work beneath the slab can be more involved.
Stem Wall Slab Foundation
A stem wall slab foundation combines the benefits of a concrete slab with added elevation. First, concrete walls (called stem walls) are built around the perimeter of the home, and then a concrete slab is poured inside those walls.
Why buyers choose it
- Raises the home above ground level for drainage
- Created a sturdy foundation
- Well-suited for sloped for uneven lots
- Pretreatment of insects under the stem wall foundation
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Crawl Space Foundation
The home is elevated above the ground, creating an accessible space beneath the floor.
Why buyers choose it
• Easy access to plumbing and mechanical systems
• Helpful on sloping lots
• Additional airflow beneath the home
Things to know
• Crawl foundations generally cost more to build
• Periodic crawl space inspections are recommended.
• Moisture and pest management is important for long-term performance.
In new home communities like Riverwood Ranch, you’ll find examples of all three foundation styles because different homesites and floor plans call for different foundations.
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