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Jelorian · 10-31-2005, 02:02 PM

I was just wondering this for awhile and I never met anyone who could give me an answer.

When I lived back east basements were very popular and almost everyone I knew had one.

Here in CA I guess the norm (for most tract homes) is to lay down a cement slab and build the house on top the slab.

I don't know if its a cost issue, zoning, earthquake issue or maybe its just gone out of style. Personally, I think it would be cool to have that much more living space (practically double if its a single story house).

Anyone have a good answer to this?

Its just one of those things I've been wondering about for awhile now.

Thanks!

10-31-2005, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jelorian Upright	Why many houses in CA don't have basements? I was just wondering this for awhile and I never met anyone who could give me an answer. When I lived back east basements were very popular and almost everyone I knew had one. Here in CA I guess the norm (for most tract homes) is to lay down a cement slab and build the house on top the slab. I don't know if its a cost issue, zoning, earthquake issue or maybe its just gone out of style. Personally, I think it would be cool to have that much more living space (practically double if its a single story house). Anyone have a good answer to this? Its just one of those things I've been wondering about for awhile now. Thanks!