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Originally Posted by Lonnie
a good concrete foundatoin will help keep valeu of the house for life time 100yrs.plus. I dout that wood wuold last that long. plus no knowen health problems
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We have a preserved wood basement in our house. House is 12 years old and we have had no problems whatsoever. That said, it is a walk out built into a hillside with excellent drainage. The soil is sandy. So I would not expect water problems regardless of basement type.
I was once told by an engineer that concrete foundations do in fact have a longer life expectancy than preserved wood. He said the concrete should last 103 years whereas preserved wood might only be good for 98. I ain't losin' too much sleep over that 5 year difference.