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“Challenging” building lot = Crappy building lot
The lot has its limitations - lots of them. But the price was right and walkout basement opens up future expansion.
Footing Preparation
Compacted crushed stone makes for a solid footing base
Drilling Deep
Fracking a water well is a pretty benign process -- and without it we'd have an unbuildable lot.
Failing Foundations
Imagine building a house and getting a callback years later about a flawed foundation. Not a crack, but a failing foundation so riddled with flaws that the entire house is…
Big Trees Must Go
Because many of the large oaks were damaged and others would shade the PV, they have to be cut before the house is built
Failing Concrete Foundations Linked to Aggregate
Homeowners complain that the concrete foundations holding up their houses are crumbling.
It’s Time To Consider Helical Pile Footings
These threaded steel piers make new projects easier to get out of the ground, including new decks, sheds, and even houses.
Placing a Small Concrete Slab
Learn how to excavate, form, pour, and hand-finish a small slab.
How to Reduce Heat Loss Through Footings
Pouring a concrete slab on top of a thick layer of rigid foam is an effective way to create a super-insulated foundation.
Free-Standing Deck Footings
Small detached decks and other outdoor structures don't always need deep footings to be sturdy and code-compliant.

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