Comments for The Clark Blog

Comment on Pier and Beam Foundations by Steven

Steven — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:55:58 +0000

Hey Jeff, sorry for the late reply. Back when we built our home 3 years ago, it was my understanding that a moisture barrier was not permitted underneath the sub-flooring. Water had to be able to sink back in to the ground. Maybe the codes have changed, but seeing as you posted this several months ago, I’m sure the City inspectors had an answer! I’m curious what you guys ended up doing.

-Steven

Comment on Pier and Beam Foundations by JeffG

JeffG — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:26:04 +0000

Hi – This was really interesting. We are about to sign a contract for a new house in the Bellaire, TX area. All new houses in this area are pier & beam. However, our builder is recommending that rather than gravel and plastic sheeting as the water proof ground cover, we use what he calls as “Thin Slab” which sounds like a thin concrete flooring to even further protect the sub-floor from moisture and also to ensure no water ever pools under the house – he will grade the thin-slab to make sure any water that gets underneath the house is funneled out.

It sounds logical but it is not cheap – about $10K incremental.

Any thoughts on the cost/benefit of this feature?

Thanks in advance!

Comment on The Little Gym by Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:51:18 +0000

Hey! What a great looking family. Great to see you are doing well.

Comment on Happy Halloween 2010! by Aunt Debbie

Aunt Debbie — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:40:53 +0000

WoW! PoW! Way to go SuperDad Steven with the Super posting of Super Avery’s Hallloween! Avery, will you share candy with your Aunt Debbie?

Comment on Woohoo an update! by Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:48:38 +0000

Still waiting…

Comment on Woohoo an update! by Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:42:12 +0000

Um – I’m checking back. I want some updates!

Comment on The Little Gym by Grandma Clark

Grandma Clark — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:35:13 +0000

Where are Avery’s birthday and Easter pics. Grandma wants more pictures.

Comment on The Little Gym by Aunt Debbie

Aunt Debbie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:38:36 +0000

Happy B’day Aves! How’s the laughing monkey!?

Comment on The Little Gym by Aunt Denise

Aunt Denise — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:32:07 +0000

Happy Birthday, Aves!!!!

Comment on Making the Band by Shelley (aka Mommy)

Shelley (aka Mommy) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:19:57 +0000

Quick, somebody get that girl a mic!!!