Tag: Foundation

Posted on 05/31/2021

What are the Features of a "Good" Foundation?

Photo by Rodolfo Quirós from Pexels Regardless of the type of foundation you decide upon, you need to make sure that it's a good quality foundation. It isn't as simple as throwing up a few forms and then pouring cement to create a slab or walls. So what makes a "good" foundation? Building Foundations and Their Features To...

Home Construction

Basement

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Posted on 04/19/2021

Are Pier and Beam Foundations Right for New Construction Accessibility?

Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay Although concrete walls and slabs rank among the most popular types of foundations, the vast majority of new construction relied on pier and beam designs until the 1960s. Pier and beam, commonly called as “post and beam,” was viewed as the most effective and cost-efficient way to elevate a structure above grade. In...

Accessibility

Accessible

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