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The Delta Footing Barrier is a three-ply impermeable membrane that goes on top of freshly poured footings before the foundation is built.
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Q: When making structural changes that involve adding a point load to a house built on a post-tensioned concrete slab, is it necessary to add a footing for a structural post? I'm concerned that cutting through the slab to pour a pad footing could sever on
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Helical piers anchor a house on a sliding slope.
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Pressure-treated wood foundations (also known as permanent wood foundations, or PWFs) have been around at least since the 1940s, and my own experience with them dates back 20 years or so.
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The crawlspace of a home was consistently wet — in spite of the 6-mil poly liner. Here's how a builder fixed it to assure long-term durability of the foundation and floor frame.
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When the original builder flubs a foundation, someone else has to clean up the mess.
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Pop Quiz
Walter Moreau is executive director of Foundation Communities, a nonprofit affordable housing developer in Austin, Texas.
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Compacted drainage stone and a thick layer of foam prevent frost damage and keep the heat inside the building.
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A carefully engineered foundation and alternative septic system add value to a bargain-priced lot.