2004年5月19日 · I’m wondering if anyone here might have some ideas about the relative merits of slab-on-grade foundation versus the conventional perimeter type. What I’ll be building is a …

2014年7月9日 · Martin Holladay explains insulating a slab on grade in the Energy Smart Details department. Insulating a slab on grade depends on at least four factors; learn them all, here.

Understand the options, design requirements, and common pitfalls to spec the right footings to keep your foundation strong for a long time.

2021年7月2日 · Three Types of Footings to Support Foundation Walls Learn how soil conditions impact your choices around using concrete piers, poured-concrete footings, and slab …

Concrete is one of the most versatile construction materials you can work with, used to form footings, foundation walls, slabs, walkways, and more. In this introductory chapter, you’ll learn …

2013年8月28日 · Have you ever wondered why Slab Foundations aren't insulated? In this video, Matt Risinger shows you how to insulate a slab foundation.

1983年9月1日 · Here in the San Francisco Bay area, chances are good that you’ll find a pier and grade-beam foundation under just about every new hillside home. This type of foundation links …

2016年9月30日 · Here in Connecticut, garages are typically built by excavating perimeter trenches to below frost depth, pouring concrete footings, and building concrete or CMU-block stemwalls …

2014年8月7日 · Learn about the best practices for installing a foundation perimeter drain, including its location, pitch, and backfill. Avoid potential water and moisture issues.

2021年3月30日 · If the builder is treating 1,000 square feet of foundation wall, the cost would be $1,000 vs. $220 (without factoring in labor). On low risk sites where free-draining backfill and …