How common are basements in Louisiana?

I can only speak to my experience living in New Orleans, where basements are almost completely unheard-of except in the commercial buildings on the ridge of higher ground lining the Mississippi River. read more

What people call a basement in New Orleans and southern Louisiana homes is actually the ground floor of house built on a slab. It was originally used as storage. It could flood. read more

Why Some Southern States Don’t Have Basements Posted on June 18, 2015 by rgscontractors-admin • 2 Comments Homeowners in most of the country are surprised when they come to southern states and learn many homes don’t have basements. read more

Permanent wood foundations have been used since the 1960s, and according to Toolbase, "manufacturers are now recommending treated plywood and lumber as an alternate material for crawl space, basement and stem wall foundations." The foundations are made of preservative-treated wood that is very lightweight, decay-resistant and easy to install. read more