Foundation - Page 2 of 10

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.
FHB House Foundation in pictures
A distinctive, elevated foundation combines a metal pan deck and a traditionally formed and poured basement.

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