Site Work and Foundations - Page 14 of 37

Imagine building a house and getting a callback years later about a flawed foundation. Not a crack, but a failing foundation so riddled with flaws that the entire house is…

Because many of the large oaks were damaged and others would shade the PV, they have to be cut before the house is built

Homeowners complain that the concrete foundations holding up their houses are crumbling.

These threaded steel piers make new projects easier to get out of the ground, including new decks, sheds, and even houses.

Learn how to excavate, form, pour, and hand-finish a small slab.

Pouring a concrete slab on top of a thick layer of rigid foam is an effective way to create a super-insulated foundation.

Small detached decks and other outdoor structures don't always need deep footings to be sturdy and code-compliant.

Q: In finishing my basement, I want to implement techniques for thermal and moisture management that have been illustrated in Fine Homebuilding. For instance, I plan to add an interior…

Properly designed unvented crawlspaces have a number of advantages compared to vented crawlspaces.

The floor and foundation for a small outbuilding can be simple and easy to install compared to that of a bigger building, but you will want to get the details right if you want your shed to last.