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Awesome Framers: Project 171

Watch as Tim Uhler's crew forms and pours the footings and foundation for one of his company's current construction projects. More

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Wide Base Footings for a Wet Site

When the water table is 3 feet below grade and the building inspector requires 4-... More

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Rammed-Earth Construction in the Modern Age

Rammed-earth walls used to be elementary. More

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Durable Footer Form

Cardboard forms work fine as long as it doesn't rain before the concrete arrives. More

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Insulating With Exterior Spray Foam

A Vermont builder used closed-cell foam to insulate and air-seal his... More

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All-in-One Footing and Pier Form

Tapered, snap-together formwork includes pre-bent rebar cut to size. More

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Adding Underneath a Hillside Home

A steep slope and a tight lot call for some imaginative foundation solutions. More

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Super-Insulated Slab Foundations

Compacted drainage stone and a thick layer of foam prevent frost damage and keep... More

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Using Bending Rail

Laminating a curved stair rail takes sturdy forms and a lot of clamps. More

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Beyond the Basics With ICFs

Curved walls and arch-topped openings are possible with standard blocks. More

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