Many older homes are out of level from rotted sills or settled pilings. A... More
From corroded pipes and antique fixtures to limited access and impossible working... More
With cold weather setting in, this upstate New York remodeler decided to use a pressure-treated wood foundation to replace a crumbling cement-block wall in a hillside garage. More
Properly installed, metal framing connectors provide good protection from... More
A Superior Wall foundation has as much strength as a poured foundation, plus it’s... More
It’s getting harder to find suitable soil for in-ground septic systems. A consulting engineer examines two new technologies for handling residential wastewater. More
A sucessful addition looks like it’s always been there. This West Coast designer totally transformed a cramped, post-War tract house without changing the architectural character of the neighborbood. More
After researching more than $50 million in claims, a site investigator has compiled this list of the most costly foundation problems, along with the techniques used to prevent them. More
Laying out forms on a steep site doesn’t have to be complicated. An experienced foundation contractor shows how he makes time on complex hillside forming jobs. More
