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Concrete Funnel
Avoid wet concrete when filling piers with this easy technique.
Breeze Blocks Are Back
Breeze blocks from Clay Imports are made in Mexico of natural clay and offered in 14 different shapes and sizes.
Avoiding Frost Heave on an Unprotected Foundation
If a concrete foundation is poured in late fall but framing won't begin until late winter, there are several possible ways to prevent frost heave.
Sustainable Stucco Veneer
StoneCoat's Smooth is a stucco veneer that uses limestone plaster instead of Portland cement.
Deck-Style Foundation for an Addition
Creative problem-solving meant removing a chimney, using 36-in. Sonotube footing forms, and installing pressure-treated glulams for this addition.
Deeper Cuts in Concrete
The Stihl GS 461 Rock Boss chainsaw provides the ability to make deep plunge cuts in concrete.
Brick Veneer Details for an MCM House
Watch how brick veneer is installed around a window as well as over other masonry siding.
Protect Foundation Foam
A great choice for exterior foam on foundations is a borate-treated expanded polystyrene (EPS) that performs at a similar R-value to extruded polystyrene (XPS) but is much less environmentally unfriendly.
Moisture Issues from an Outdoor Concrete Slab
Moisture is migrating inside from an adjoining patio slab. Can the connection be waterproofed?
Behind the Scenes at a Concrete Batch Plant
The batch plant is your partner in getting high-quality concrete delivered to your job site.

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