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Tying in a Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation
An FPSF can be used in place of a frost wall in cold climates where the frost depths are greater than 12 in.
Foundation Insulation Options for a Concrete-Free Slab
A plywood slab-on-grade requires a similar foundation construction to the ones used when building a traditional concrete slab-on-grade home.
Dropped First-Floor Framing
Are there any ways to build the first floor with a reduced number of steps? One of our building experts explains how to reduce entry steps.
Assembling a Concrete-Free Slab
An innovative plywood slab-on-grade means less time, money, and carbon
One-Piece Foundation Insulation and Finish System
FoundationPro from Progressive Technologies has all the advantages of exterior insulation plus it protects from UV radiation and weed whacking.
Moving a House
Transporting a home to a new location requires careful planning and some heavy lifting by professional house-movers.
Earthquake-Resistant Housing
The podcast crew discusses options and strategies for keeping your house attached to the foundation during a seismic event.
What Are Helical Piers?
An option for fast footings for decks, porches, and even whole houses, helical piers are like big screws.
Locating and Installing Mudsills
Watch Framer Mark Henrichson transfer the layout from the plans to the new foundation as the crew on FHB House Nebraska preps for floor framing.
Footing Retrofit in a Day
Using helical piers to add footings to an old house is faster, less disruptive, and comparable in cost to excavating and pouring concrete.

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