Foundation - Page 9 of 10

“Challenging” building lot = Crappy building lot
The lot has its limitations - lots of them. But the price was right and walkout basement opens up future expansion.
Footing Preparation
Compacted crushed stone makes for a solid footing base
Drilling Deep
Fracking a water well is a pretty benign process -- and without it we'd have an unbuildable lot.
Failing Concrete Foundations Linked to Aggregate
Homeowners complain that the concrete foundations holding up their houses are crumbling.
Insulating a Slab-On-Grade Foundation
Depending on your location, you may need rigid-foam insulation under and around the edges of the slab.
Build a Tool Shed Series: Foundation System
Learn the basics of the most common shed foundations and what to consider when deciding on the right foundation for you
Passive House Perfection
This compact farmhouse achieves home building’s highest performance standard without a shred of aesthetic compromise.
How it Works: Frost Heave
In cold climates, you need to build driveways, foundations, and other structures correctly to prevent expanding ice and soil from damaging them.
How to Pour a Rock-Solid, Well-Insulated Garage Slab
A homeowner turns to the Fine Homebuilding community forum for advice on building an extra-strong concrete floor for a garage workshop.
Video Vault: How to Build Deck and Shed Foundations
Learn reliable, time-saving techniques for getting your deck or shed project on level, solid ground in these free video episodes on building pier and block foundations

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