Q. I am building an addition on my home and realize I must connect the new foundation with the existing one. What is the best way to do this? Is there a way to waterproof the connection? Will this ...

I’ve heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I’m confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure it’s ...

Q. I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

Q. I'm thinking of a career in new home construction and know very little. One of the things I don't fully understand is the foundation footer. I'm also stumped about piers. What's the real purpose of ...

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