Curious About Lakefront Properties?
Whether this is your full-time home or a part-time home for weekends and summers, a lake front property is a great idea.
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Here Are Some Common Questions About Lakefront Properties:
What are some common features of lake house architecture?
Lakehouse plans typically provide large picture windows towards the rear of the house. Most lakefront house plans provide some porch, whether a back deck, front porch, wraparound porch, or multi-level porch.
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Is it safe to build a house near a lake?
Building a lakefront property comes with challenges that are unique to waterfront properties and different from if you are choosing to build in-land. Some unique challenges are working with high water tables, moist soil, keeping local flood zones in mind, septic systems, and unique foundational challenges.
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What To Consider
High Water Table
Many things determine your actual water table, including soil type, drainage, and distance from the body of water. The water table will influence your foundation design, and a full basement might not be an option. State and local building codes also play a role in determining the requirements for your home’s foundation.
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Survey Your Property
During the planning stage, a survey of the property can help determine the elevation of your basement and other critical points in relationship to the water table and the base flood elevation for the surrounding properties. This will help determine whether a full basement is practical or a crawlspace is more appropriate. An Elevation Certificate can be issued by the surveyor and is an essential for obtaining flood insurance.
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Septic System
A well-designed and properly functioning septic system safeguards ground water and nearby lakes and streams from contamination. Obviously if you are investing in a waterfront home, you want to be assured that you will have safe drinking water and be able to enjoy your lake to its fullest while protecting your investment.
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