Concrete Construction

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Avoiding Costly Structural Repairs

The longer a construction error goes unaddressed, the more expensive it becomes to... More

Fence Made of Glass

Ryan Lieuallen explains how he adorned the top of a retaining wall with a glass... More

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Making the Most of a Sloped Site

Sectioning a steep backyard into tiers with retaining walls and different levels... More

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Placing a Concrete Slab Over Living Space

Tim Uhler on the framing and waterproofing details needed to locate a garage on... More

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Building a Curved Concrete Staircase

A commercial contractor details the form work, methods, and materials needed to... More

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Evaluating Fire-Damaged Concrete

Sometimes the foundation of a fire-damaged building is okay to re-use; sometimes... More

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High-Performance Foundation Waterproofing

Ian Schwandt breaks down how and why his crew installed Mel-Rol's foundation... More

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Building a Foundation Designed for a Wet Site

A grade beam footing supported by 59 helical piers allows this concrete foundation... More

Hardscaping a Backyard

Deck builders already have most of the skills needed to pour concrete slabs and... More

Burying Deck Support Posts Below Grade

Glenn Mathewson digs into the new code requirements for installing concrete... More

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