WATCH: Why You Should Raise Your Equipment Pads When Building a Home

Nov 26, 2024

If you’re building a home in a hurricane-prone area like Southwest Florida, you might be wondering why it’s important to raise your equipment pads. We’ve dealt with extensive flooding from hurricanes, and many homeowners have lost their pool pumps due to saltwater damage. While regulations require us to elevate HVAC and generator pads to finished floor height, they don’t mandate the same for pool equipment pads. But elevating all equipment has become a standard practice for us, and here’s why.

In this video, we’ll show you how raising your equipment pads can protect your valuable investments from flood damage. Stay tuned to find out how this simple step can save you from costly repairs and give you peace of mind during hurricane season.