This stand-off base keeps the post the code-required 1 inch above the concrete,... More
The tie keeps wood posts and columns 1 inch above the concrete, as required by code More
Q: Are precast concrete foundation walls subject to the same dampproofing or waterproofing requirements as cast-in-place and block foundations? I've heard that because these walls are made of a high-strength concrete that's virtually nonporous and impervious to water, they don't require extra dampproofing or waterproofing. My building inspector disagrees. More
A cast-in-place concrete sill sheds water outside and protects the framing on the... More
Remodelers live in dread of that client who calls six months after completion of a job, complaining about something that has gone wrong. “We jump right on it, no matter how small the problem,” says Pat Hurst, owner of Hurst Construction, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. “If the client sees it as a problem with our work, we want to correct this perception.” More
Forming concrete counters on-site requires careful preparation and perfect timing.... More
Forming and pouring four 2,500-square-foot houses is all in a day's work for this... More
