Site Work and Foundations

FHB Podcast Segment: A Permanent Wood Foundation in the Adirondacks
An FHB Podcast listener wonders if they can fix a failing foundation with PWF, the crew weighs in.
Concrete Funnel
Avoid wet concrete when filling piers with this easy technique.
A Strong Case for Wood Foundations
You may be skeptical of a foundation made of wood, but it’s fast and easy to build and more energy-efficient than concrete.
Podcast 596: Broken Trusses, Frost-Protected Foundations, and Air Control Methods
Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don't miss an episode: Dack says new net-zero builds can be affordable. RJ shows us Matt Risingers’ garage…
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.
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.
Podcast 539: Seasonal Gaps in Flooring, AeroBarrier for Existing Homes, and Wood Foundations
The crew hears from listeners about LED lights and DIY solar before taking questions about seasonal movement of softwood flooring, tightening an 1850s house, and a permanent-wood foundation for a new build.
Foundation Waterproofing Membrane
Live from the International Builders' Show, Josh Salinger discusses keeping water out of basements with this membrane from Delta-MS.
Podcast 533: Missing-Middle Housing, Collateral Damage From Demo, and Midwest BS Symposium
The crew hear from listeners about good construction screws and Chicago building codes before taking questions about improving a row house, and fixing tile substrates.

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