When the soil moves, your foundation had better not. A Colorado builder shares his approach for building on difficult soils. More
Preventing frost action * Perimeter drain design * Details for removing roof runoff * Placing drain tile More
Building roads * Retaining walls * Footings * Walkout foundations * Stem walls * Slabs * Frost-protected foundations * Foundation repair * Half wall foundations * Tying-in to existing foundations * Foundation details More
We survey the major types of foundation waterproofing, from spray-on to peel-and-stick membranes. More
Building restrictions in California are prompting homeowners who want more space... More
A Colorado builder explains how he poured a new foundation well around the existing one to provide support and a smooth surface for waterproofing. More
A veteran finish carpenter assesses fully automatic self-leveling lasers as well as some that require an initial manual leveling and some that rely entirely on manual leveling. More
A durable job depends on using the right mortar, anchoring the stone to the concrete, and providing weep holes for water that penetrates the veneer. More
Stripping trees from a lot before building may seem practical, but saving them can... More
A specialty contractor explains how he uses a track-mounted saw and a diamond... More
