Block foundation

The foundation of a DIY addition is probably one of the most important elements you'll build. It will support the rooms on top of it and transfers the load of each room onto the ground below. When deciding what type of foundation you will build, there are many factors to consider, including the weight of the building on top of it, the bearing capacity of the soil below it, and the ease of installation. After mulling over each of these factors at the beginning of the construction process, we…

Concrete block foundations, popular in many parts of the country, are susceptible to a variety of structural problems caused by water infiltration or improper backfilling around foundation walls. This article explains where the trouble starts and suggests a number of ways to reinforce foundations that are showing signs of distress. - Fine Homebuilding

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It's time for another Pro-Follow update as we follow along with contractor Steve Wartman and his crew. If you remember, Steve brought in Victor and his team from Luciano Cristofaro Contractors to build the foundation, and today's article shares how they built the block wall foundation. If you missed it, read up on how Victor's team dug the footers, laid rebar and poured the footers at those links. Here's how everything looked after the concrete cured and a little bit of rain. Step 1: Mix…

Using paint, I transformed our concrete foundation, for a more modern updated look. I'm sharing all the details on just what you will need for this project.

Learn how much it costs to build a new foundation with price factors for a crawl space, pier & beam, or full basement installation.

If you are planning to build a garage out of concrete block, you should know how many blocks you will need before you shop around at local block suppliers.

The question is, is Concrete Better Than Cement for a Foundation.

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Building a reinforcement hollow concrete block wall requires careful planning and execution to ensure maximum strength and durability. By incorporating