Journal of Light Construction: Foundations

House Rotation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:55 EST

The current owners contracted to have the house placed on a new foundation … but not before rotating it 90 degrees

Formwork for Carpenters

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:37:50 EST

Developed by a Utah contractor, the Spider Tie system is for builders and remodelers who want to do their own formwork

TJ Shear Brace Installation

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:13:14 EST

A Simpson Strong-Tie rep follows up on a JLC reference to the company's anchor-bolt spacers

Warmer, Drier Basements

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:46:09 EST

Superior Wallsí XiPlus foundation panels have an insulation value of R-21

To Elevate - or What? Staten Island Homeowners Ponder their Options

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:30:27 EST

As Hurricane Katrina taught in New Orleans, the road home after a hurricane is not a simple path.

Building Stem Wall Foundations - Part II

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:13:41 EST

Continuous steel reinforcement ties the poured concrete walls to the footings

Framing Fix for a Faulty Foundation

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:46:55 EST

A foundation that is out-of-level and out-of-square can be fixed by shimming the joists, notching the plates, and adjusting their position on the foundation wall.

A Building Code For Tsunami Resistance?

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:25:26 EST

Should building codes address tidal waves like the wave that devastated coastal Japan? Some engineers are working on it.

Building Stem Wall Foundations

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:15:29 EST

Keeping foundations in-house can make scheduling easier and improve job quality

No More Sonotubes

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:14:17 EST

Reinforced-concrete Perma-Columns keep wood posts away from ground moisture

Crawlspace Cover

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:28:21 EST

The 8 Mil Floor Liner is durable and easy to install, says the maker

Frost-Protected Shallow Garage Slab

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:58:56 EST

Instead of excavating to below the frostline, insulate below the edge of the slab and out from the building

Port of Miami Tunnel Project Half Dug

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:50:37 EST

How about a tunnel 3,900 feet long? That's the job facing a public-private consortium that's working to improve traffic flow in the Port of Miami.

Working With Helical Piers

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:41:16 EST

Engineered steel piles are an affordable foundation option for small jobs and tricky sites

Structural Slab Costs

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 05:19:01 EST

As with any project, you get what you pay for

Expanding a Kitchen

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:42:54 EST

Even a small addition presents a number of structural challenges.

Overhead Slabs

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:28:50 EST

Feedback from a JLC reader.

Flex-Drain Expandable Drain Pipe

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:04:15 EST

Flex-Drain holds its shape like a giant bendy straw, eliminating the need to cut pipes and insert fittings.

Pouring a Structural Slab

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 03:52:30 EST

Commercial-grade steel deck pans worked well for placing the slab on this steep-site garage addition.

Replacing a Foundation and Retrofitting a First Floor

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:16:59 EST

Helical piers provided a practical alternative to cribbing the house.