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Spinoff:what would it take to build a basement in BR?
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:37 pm
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:37 pm
Where is the line where water would fill it up?
What height would it need to be Above Sea Level to have this?
Special materials?
If you built the land up enough, could you have a basement?
What height would it need to be Above Sea Level to have this?
Special materials?
If you built the land up enough, could you have a basement?
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Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:38 pm to fr33manator
I imagine there are parts of BR where you could build a basement with no problem.
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:39 pm to Jim Rockford
On the Highland ridge?
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:40 pm to Jim Rockford
Just build a house over the top of a swimming pool. Once the house is finished, pump out the pool:
Voila! You got a basement!
Voila! You got a basement!
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:40 pm to fr33manator
Like someone said, a lot of LSU buildings have basements, and the multistory buildings downtown also.
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:42 pm to Jim Rockford
But what makes it possible? Different construction? Elevation? Land built up?
I don't know enough about basement construction to answer this.
I don't know enough about basement construction to answer this.
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:44 pm to fr33manator
Higher elevation.
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:45 pm to Jim Rockford
That's it? So if you built up lowland enough you could safely have a basement? How far down?
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:46 pm to fr33manator
I don't know, I'm not an architect 
ETA: I think the other poster got it right. If you can build a swimming pool, you can build a basement.
ETA: I think the other poster got it right. If you can build a swimming pool, you can build a basement.
This post was edited on 11/16/14 at 11:47 pm
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:48 pm to fr33manator
I don't know if building land up is the smartest option for long term structural integrity, especially given that the water table is likely high in that region. Obviously higher elevation is the better option. Drainage is the main issue, so you also need to be cognizant of where any runoff goes to, since you potentially could be liable for any one elses damages from altering your grade.
Posted on 11/16/14 at 11:49 pm to fr33manator
You can build them in the AP, off Bluff and out on Amite are two I can speak of.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 12:21 am to fr33manator
quote:
But what makes it possible? Different construction? Elevation? Land built up?
I don't know enough about basement construction to answer this.
You can build a basement here but you would need to incorporate a perimeter french drain and sump pump system to keep it dry.
FWIW they have problems with water in basements even in climates where they are common. They are more common up North as you have to build a very deep foundation anyway to get below the frost line.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 12:24 am to fr33manator
well 4 start u dig a hole then make a wall or 4 lol then build a house on toip and BAM basement lol. EZ PZ freeman
Posted on 11/17/14 at 5:29 am to fr33manator
BR High has a basement.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 5:33 am to fr33manator
quote:
But what makes it possible?
Sump pumps are a must. Even up north.
One of my Grand parents home had a basement in Pointe Coupee. But it was a plantation home.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 6:16 am to fr33manator
Money
Posted on 11/17/14 at 6:27 am to eScott
[quote]money[/quote
That's all it really boils down to. Majority of topography sucks for basement in low lying areas like BR. But if you've got the coin and a little flexibility on location, you can easily have a basement.
If you concerns are for hurricane/tornado safety, check out ground zero storm shelters. Very economical alternative
That's all it really boils down to. Majority of topography sucks for basement in low lying areas like BR. But if you've got the coin and a little flexibility on location, you can easily have a basement.
If you concerns are for hurricane/tornado safety, check out ground zero storm shelters. Very economical alternative
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:16 am to fr33manator
The reason houses up north have basements, and we don't, has more to do with frost lines.
Codes require that foundations /footings /slabs go below the frost line. This means that houses up north have to have their foundations below grade. Being this is the case, makes more sense to make some usable space below grade, since the structure has to be there anyway.
Our lack of basements has more to do with our warm climate than it does our rainfall. All basements will get water at some point.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:27 am to Sprocket46
quote:
All basements will get water at some point.
Fact.
My office has one, it's constantly getting water in it. It's also a really old building and is in dire need of new waterproofing... all that costs is money.
Building a basement in BR wouldn't be a technical challenge, just a matter of money, digging it out and waterproofing it. Obviously the higher the elevation the better, and the further away from the river the better.
Like someone said, if you're looking at from a shelter perspective, just design in a safe room instead.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:30 am to fr33manator
Ask the people who built the Alamo, silly.
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