Concrete Blocks

Does Foam Insulation Keep CMUs From Drying?
Insulating concrete-block walls can keep a basement or crawlspace dry, but does preventing inward drying harm the concrete?
2 Ways to Detail Durable Porch Piers
Beams set on concrete blocks or continuous posts set on round piers are both sturdy ways to support porch floors and roofs if you get the details right.
What to Do About This Damaged Concrete-Block Foundation?
A homeowner suspects her contractor is dragging his feet. But are these shifting foundation blocks really a problem?
Laying Concrete Pavers
For a driveway, walk, or patio, get the base right, and the rest of the job is straightforward.
Getting the Right Concrete
Whether by bag or truckload, the correct concrete mix can make a project, and the wrong concrete can ruin it.
Integrity Block Review
Integrity Block uses a proprietary mixture of natural soils and up to 50% recycled mining by-products to make blocks for structural and landscaping which can generate LEED points in four categories
Durisol Insulated Concrete Forms
They stack like concrete blocks, but are made of recycled wood
Waterproofing a Basement From the Inside Can Be a Challenge
Though it's best to address foundation waterproofing from the outside, there are some measures you can take to deal with leaks from the interior.
Desert Sculpture: A Beautiful Arizona Retirement Home
Artisans and architects craft a house that embodies both the rugged and fragile nature of its arid landscape.
Tuscany Comes to West Virginia
Inspired by antique woodwork, this vacation/retirement home transforms modest materials into a tower of light with classical proportions.

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