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Ep. 11 | Lift or Rebuild? Choosing the Best Path for Your Home’s Future
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In Episode 11, we had Terrance Sterett on as our guest, the Owner and Chief Operations Officer of Dauntless Contracting. Jay and Terrance provided our audience with a better understanding of the FEMA 50% rule so people can be better equipped in making a decision that is right for them when it comes to rebuilding or lifting a home based on the cost, time, and benefits of each. Other topics discussed included the consequences a city or county can face by not following these guidelines, how homeowners should assess whether their property is better suited for rebuilding or lifting, the advantages and disadvantages of using steel framing versus wood framing, along with much more.
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Chapters
1. Ep. 11 | Lift or Rebuild? Choosing the Best Path for Your Home’s Future (00:00:00)
2. Intro (00:00:05)
3. What the FEMA 50% Rule Is and Why It’s Important for Home Flood Compliance (00:00:56)
4. How This Rule Impacts the Decision Between Lifting or Rebuilding (00:03:22)
5. If a Homeowner Disagrees With the County Property Appraiser’s Value of Their Property (00:05:30)
6. Types of Homes Exempt From the FEMA 50% Rule (00:10:11)
7. The Consequences of a City or County Not Following the FEMA 50% Guidelines (00:10:34)
8. Case Study Explanation (00:12:10)
9. How Homeowners Should Assess Whether Their Property Is Better Suited for Rebuilding or Lifting (00:15:13)
10. Differences in Cost, Time, and Benefits of Lifting vs. Rebuilding and Who People Should Contact (00:17:21)
11. The Biggest Risks to a Home’s Foundation When Remodeling or Lifting and How These Risks Can Be Mitigated (00:19:45)
12. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Steel Framing vs. Wood Framing (00:22:09)
13. Specific Foundation or Soil Warning Signs That Indicate Demolition Is Better Than Lifting a Home (00:23:00)
14. Why Understanding Soil Conditions Is Critical for Rebuilding or Lifting a Home (00:24:35)
15. Why a Homeowner Should Consider a Pier Foundation System and the Long-Term Benefits They Can Expect (00:26:50)
16. Best Practices for Maintaining the Foundation of a Lifted or Rebuilt Home Over Time (00:28:29)
17. Best Practices for Maintaining the Foundation of a Lifted or Rebuilt Home Over Time (00:32:04)
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