Footings - Page 5 of 7

Q: The deck on my stucco house was attached by running the joists through the walls and into the house. Posts support the outer part of the deck. Some of the…

Learn techniques for grafting the right foundation onto a house that's neither square nor level.

Understanding the stuff the house sits on may prevent cost overruns, callbacks and neighborhood gossip

Framing the perimeter first helps to ensure that the posts will land squarely on their piers.

Q: I’m moving from Colorado to California soon. While living in Colorado, I’ve really enjoyed having a basement with lots of extra space for storage. However, I’ve never seen a California…

Creating straight, level, and sturdy footings is the first step in building a long-lasting home. Here's how to do it right.

The other day I drove past a building site and saw a backhoe being loaded onto a trailer. Two young, strong laborers who were in for a long day were…

Q: I’m going to be building a house on ledge rock. How much ledge should be removed? Should anything be done to enhance the bond between the ledge and the…

Used overseas successfully for decades, this innovative foundation system uses carefully placed insulation and a slab with integral footings instead of conventional deep frost walls.

We had to pour a concrete step at the front of a house, and the transit-mix truck couldn't get anywhere near the site. So we used a method for mixing…