Foundation - Page 2 of 10

Forming Foundation Walls
Get a tour of a foundation project and learn about layout methods, setting and bracing forms, and insulating to protect footings from cold weather.
Steel Sheet Piling Supports This House in the Dunes
This seasonal lakehouse retreat sits on top of a bluff with a modern open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Dos and Don’ts of a Pretty Good House
Two example assemblies demonstrate how to incorporate low-carbon strategies for better comfort and energy savings.
Three Types of Footings to Support Foundation Walls
Learn how soil conditions impact your choices around using concrete piers, poured-concrete footings, and slab foundations for spreading the weight of a structure.
What to Do About This Damaged Concrete-Block Foundation?
A homeowner suspects her contractor is dragging his feet. But are these shifting foundation blocks really a problem?
Dampproofing and Waterproofing for Foundation Walls
The easiest and most economical place to waterproof a basement or crawlspace is on the outside, but there are reliable interior solutions too.
Straightforward Air-Sealing Strategies
Follow these simple steps to get ready for code-required blower-door testing and you'll probably do better than the code requires.
Protecting Foundations from Frost
Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes code-accepted alternatives to digging below the frost line, with a focus on frost-protected shallow foundations.
Deck Footing Options
Mike Guertin provides a comprehensive overview of code-approved solutions for supporting the structure and loads of a deck.
A Deep Foundation for a Finished Basement
High ceilings are essential when designing comfortable basement living space in a new home.

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