Journal of Light Construction: Stabilizing

Building Stem Wall Foundations

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:15:29 EST

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

Foundation Footing Fundamentals

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:39:08 EST

Concrete expert Brent Anderson explains the code rules and structural issues surrounding foundation footings. Included are discussions of when and where to place rebar and what to do if a footing is poured slightly out of place.

Tying In a New Foundation

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:09:24 EST

A builder describes his proven method for adding a full-height basement to a crawlspace foundation.

Practical Engineering: Concrete and Steel -- An Effective Partnership

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:33:27 EST

Rebar recommendations

Q&A: Is Rusty Rebar OK?

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:22:02 EST

Q: All of the foundation specs we build on require rebar to be free of rust and mill scale. For years this hasn’t been an issue, until recently when a project manager called us on it. All we can think to do is wire brush the entire lot of rebar. Is this really necessary?

Rebar Tips

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:32:53 EST

Steel reinforcing bar is essential for strong concrete. A foundation contractor explains the fine points of proper sizing, handling, and placement of rebar.

Fast Forming for Stepped Footings

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:32:14 EST

A builder describes shortcuts he developed to simplify and speed up the forming of stepped footings.

Case In Point: Avoiding Classic Cracks

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:01:24 EST

All cracked up.

Keep It Simple: Foundations for Additions

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:01:29 EST

Low-cost alternatives to full basements can serve you well on additions and small structures.

Foundations: Structural Basics

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:04:57 EST

In the first of a three-part series on structural basics, designer Paul Hanke lays out the fundamentals of engineering residential foundations.