Site Work and Foundations - Page 12 of 37

Insulated concrete forms provide high R-value and are easy to set up, with a few custom details to avoid blow-outs.

Radon is a serious and under-appreciated issue. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer, after tobacco smoking. As an odorless and colorless gas, there is no way to know…

In a high-performance house, Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation recommends insulating basements north of the Mason-Dixon Line with R-10 subslab insulation and R-20 foundation insulation.

The earth inside the footings got a final grading, compacting and layer of crushed stone.

Applying a waterproof coating to the top of the footing blocks groundwater from wicking into the foundation walls, thereby keeping the basement drier.

In this foundation build, a sub-slab perforated pipe and layer of crushed stone will help drain away groundwater and provide an exit pathway for radon gas.

Finally some actual construciton taking place

A radon riser pipe and sleeve for the sub-slab drain must be placed before concrete is poured in the footing forms.

In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about paint quality, tool rentals, and advanced framing. Resources and extras…

Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) provide integral foam insulation at the base of a house.