Foundation/ Discussions

What is the best way to build a slab foundation on a slope?

...foundations that step down in order to deal with the slope. The topfoundationwould be a for a single story 15 by 24 room. The next level would be a 24 by 24 t...

Posted by keri gelenian Nov. 23, 2020, 6:32 p.m. Foundation choices 2 Responses

What is your opinion on filling block foundations with concrete?

...foundationis weaker than a pouredfoundation因此,任何裂缝都应该更仔细地检查,而且块状基础的外部比外部更隔热。

Posted by Nina Hartt 2019年3月21日上午8:06 Foundation and basement improvements 1 Responses

What are the foundation options for a prefab house?

...foundations, elevatedfoundationto manage slope, access to utilities and low cost. Cons are insulation challenges under the skid and enclosing requirements und...

Posted by Richard Bowie Nov. 20, 2020, 3:40 p.m. Foundations and Basements 2 Responses

What is the best way to do exterior foundation styrofoam finishing?

...foundationIf you say you saw afoundationwith parging flaking off in two years, that sounds like it wasn’t done well and I would hope that would fall under ...

Posted by Castor River Farm Jan. 31, 2021, 12:56 p.m. New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 Responses

How to you build a raft slab foundation?

...foundation. I've read on this site that we should hire an engineer, and I'm looking for advice on what kind of engineer (Soil?Foundation? Structural?) and what...

Posted by Kate Bottriell Aug. 19, 2021, 5:25 a.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

What is causing my foundation wall to sweat?

...foundationand put foam board against thefoundationwall. I wish I could show a picture of what it looks like on here. Any recomendations would be appreciated....

Posted by Jason Duncan Oct. 1, 2021, 8:27 a.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

你能把平地地基上的楼板抬高吗?

...foundation? Or if it's even possible? I'd like the insulated slab on gradefoundationidea but just wondering if elevating it 3ft. is possible? or is going with...

Posted by Raoul Lions July 27, 2019, 2:47 p.m. Slab on Grade 4 Responses

How do I waterproof a foundation from the inside?

...foundation; it seems right now you may be directing it towards yourfoundation, that will exert hydro-static pressure on yourfoundationwalls, and possibly co...

Posted by Kurt Brenner Nov. 14, 2017, 9:47 a.m. Foundations and Basements 1 Responses

How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?

...foundations from the inside can be risky, I’d talk to a local professional about that and get it inspected first. Stone and mortarfoundations are much weaker t...

Posted by john flannery July 14, 2020, 4:24 p.m. Foundation and basement improvements 5 Responses

What is the best insulation for concrete block foundation wall and basement stud wall system?

...foundation. I have a 1975 home with a block wallfoundation. Both of us want to insuate the basement walls. She wants to spray foam the rin joists and apply 2" ...

Posted by Don Fraser Dec. 8, 2021, 10:54 a.m. Foundation and basement improvements 2 Responses

What's the difference between a slab on grade and a monolithic foundation?

...foundationfoam forms to get a quote for an addition in Michigan and keep reading about slab on grade and monolithicfoundation泡沫聚苯乙烯的形式——有区别吗?

Posted by Ronaldo Johnitas Dec. 10, 2019, 6:12 a.m. Slab on Grade 4 Responses

Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?

...foundation. And another question – is it finished? If its not a finished basement, you could consider insulating the floor joists above and keeping the foundati...

Posted by Drew Tozer Jan. 5, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Basements improvements 9 Responses

我如何关闭外部包层悬垂到基础的差距?

...foundations. hopefully ive explained my problem correctly

Posted by derek hill April 2, 2021, 1:05 p.m. Exterior cladding 0 Responses

平地基础上的楼板需要进行哪些维护?

...foundationis more durable than a basementfoundation,所以它通常会有更少的维护问题。唯一真正不同的是在底座上放一块板…

Posted by Diane Arsenault March 1, 2022, 1:28 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

Why does interior insulation cause a freeze/thaw cycle- cinder block foundation?

I have read in many posts that insulating a cinder blockfoundationwall from the inside in cold climates is risky as it can cause cracking. This is due to the...

Posted by P Mci July 5, 2021, 11:17 p.m. Foundation and basement improvements 1 Responses

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...foundationwall in the winter during heating season and want to allow wall to dry in the summer . I am also a bit confused about smart retarder and how they w...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019, 11:41 p.m. Basements improvements 6 Responses

How do you improve an old block foundation with no insulation or exterior moisture barrier?

...foundation低于等级42“至48”;walls 30-32" above grade which slopes down and away fromfoundation/墙相交。Basement walls parged and painte...

Posted by Wilhelmina Lange 2021年3月11日,下午4:19 Foundation and basement improvements 2 Responses

Are slab on grade foundations cheaper than a basement?

...Foundationand Basement; Which is Best? There are some cases when a basement makes more sense, like urban infill lots with height restrictions, but even then ...

Posted by Jason Nov. 21, 2019, 4:12 p.m. New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 Responses