Site Work and Foundations - Page 11 of 37

Well Water Line
Two important steps to protecting the water line from freezing and damage.
Curved Corners in Concrete
Build a form for a concrete step with a tight radius on the front corners.
Septic Tank Placement
A level spot and vacuum testing required for septic tank.
Foam Pieces – Reused
Foam scrap protects the foundation waterproofing and adds R-value
FHB House Foundation in Pictures
The foundation of the FHB House project in Rhode Island was designed and built with performance and water management in mind. You can read more about the theory and logic…
A High-Performance Foundation
See the construction of the Rhode Island FHB House foundation, and listen to builder Mike Guertin explain the details of its assembly and describe his approach to product selection.
As-Built Foundation Site Plan
One final check that the foundation is spaced far enough away from side yard setbacks before framing begins
Basement Beam Columns
From 6 columns to 2 opens up basement space for future finishing.
Episode Five: Outdoor Showers, Efflorescence, Attic Insulation, and Window Replacement
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about outdoor showers, efflorescence, attic insulation, and window replacement. Resources and…
Wide Mudsill for ICF Foundation
Extra-thick EPS walls on the ICFs mean the mudsill stock must be wider than usual.

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