Foundations

Smart Foundation for a Small Addition
Framing the floor inside a crawlspace foundation keeps a gable-end addition close to grade.
Avoiding Frost Heave on an Unprotected Foundation
If a concrete foundation is poured in late fall but framing won't begin until late winter, there are several possible ways to prevent frost heave.
Make Mudsills Square and Level
Careful measuring, precise layout adjustments, and repeated double-checks pay off with a faster, frustration-free build.
The Right Footings for Strong Foundations
Understand the options, design requirements, and common pitfalls to spec the best footings for your project.
Pour Even Concrete Slabs
Create a key with strips of rigid foam to keep intersecting slabs from moving independently.
Tying in a Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation
An FPSF can be used in place of a frost wall in cold climates where the frost depths are greater than 12 in.
One-Piece Foundation Insulation and Finish System
FoundationPro from Progressive Technologies has all the advantages of exterior insulation plus it protects from UV radiation and weed whacking.
What Are Helical Piers?
An option for fast footings for decks, porches, and even whole houses, helical piers are like big screws.
Footing Retrofit in a Day
Using helical piers to add footings to an old house is faster, less disruptive, and comparable in cost to excavating and pouring concrete.
Protecting Foundations from Frost
Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes code-accepted alternatives to digging below the frost line, with a focus on frost-protected shallow foundations.

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