Foundation Work

The Right Footings for Strong Foundations
Understand the options, design requirements, and common pitfalls to spec the best footings for your project.
Mess-Free Seal for Plumbing Penetrations
Innerlynx EPDM mechanical seals come in nearly any size and make it easy to waterproof where pipes pass through concrete foundations.
Protecting Foundation Insulation
A heavy gauge of metal flashing offers increased durability if you plan to let it contact the ground.
A New Slab Foundation in 15 Photos
This collection of pics shows all of the main details and steps it takes to create an insulted concrete slab.
Foundation Air and Vapor Strategy
Insulation is critical, but a continuous air barrier is just as important.
Prepping for Radon
A few hundred dollars of prevention can save future headaches.
Episode 20: Trusses, Windows, Decking, and Foundations
In this podcast episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor in chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about trusses, windows, decking, and foundations.
Backfilling the Garage
Screened tailings fill most of the volume of the garage foundation and minimize the amount of compacting we have to do
Video Vault: How to Build Deck and Shed Foundations
Learn reliable, time-saving techniques for getting your deck or shed project on level, solid ground in these free video episodes on building pier and block foundations
Mix Concrete by the Bag
A reliable and back-friendly approach to smarter concrete-mixing.

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