Concrete and Masonry - Page 8 of 47

Controlling Concrete Pour into ICFs
A site-built EPDM extension tube provides extra control at the business end of a concrete pump truck pipe.
How to Cut a Brick with Simple Hand Tools
Learn to use a hammer and a brick chisel to easily split bricks to size.
Keep the Keys Clean on ICFs
Snap steel tracks on top of insulated concrete forms to protect the interlocking keys and stiffen the walls while pouring concrete.
How to Safely Pour Concrete Against Siding
Find out what type of flashing you can install between new concrete steps and existing siding or sheathing to prevent rot and other water damage.
FHB House Foundation in pictures
A distinctive, elevated foundation combines a metal pan deck and a traditionally formed and poured basement.
Forming the Elevated Slab and Curbs
How can we form a monolithic slab with stem walls?
Steel Beams and a Metal Pan Deck
Borrowing from the commercial building world, we use steel to prep for an elevated concrete slab.
Pouring the House Foundation
Finally out of the dirt!
Forming and Placing Concrete for the Garage
Starting with the garage will give us covered storage.
Get to Know Faux-Stone Veneer
Technological advances have helped manufactured stone become an even more convincing alternative to solid rock, and the simplicity of installation is hard to argue against.

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