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What Are Helical Piers?
An option for fast footings for decks, porches, and even whole houses, helical piers are like big screws.
Footing Retrofit in a Day
Using helical piers to add footings to an old house is faster, less disruptive, and comparable in cost to excavating and pouring concrete.
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.
High-Performance Raft Slab
This versatile frost-protected shallow foundation is adaptable for different wall systems and climates.
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How To Install a BILCO Basement Door
Carpenter Aaron Butt demonstrates the entire process of installing a BILCO basement door, from site prep to final fit.
The Complicated Path From Decking to Dirt
Code expert Glenn Mathewson takes a closer look at the evolving code provisions for deck boards, joists, beams, posts, and foundations.
Choosing the Right Bagged Concrete Mix
Learn how to choose the best concrete mix for your small masonry projects from dozens of specialized pre-packaged options.
Cover for Exposed Foundation Insulation
Prefinished foam-insulation products and stone or brick veneers are a presentable option for a visible foundation.
Mat Slabs: An Inventive Foundation for Difficult Sites
For building sites with tricky soil conditions, mat slabs provide an effective solution.
Podcast 213: Fixing a Basement Slab, Making a Stucco Wall Watertight, and What to Do About Insulbrick
Rob, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about foam glass, structural welds, and deep-energy retrofits before taking questions on how to level an uneven basement slab, the best fix for a below-grade stucco wall, and installing new sheathing on Insulbrick.

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