Foundation- Page 2 of 13
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Urban Rustic: Details for an Insulated Foundation
Footing sealer and a thick layer of insulation should keep the basement warm and dry
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Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Aid for Homeowners With Failing Foundations
Repair loans, state guarantees on municipal borrowing, and permit fee waivers are among proposals to help hundreds of homeowners
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There’s No Relief in Sight for Beleaguered Connecticut Homeowners
Failing concrete foundations render some homes worthless, with the total number of affected properties still unknown
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Movin’ On Up
The foundation is in and framing is ready to start
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Foundation Plan for a Snowy Climate
When building on a slab, how much distance should separate wood framing and grade to prevent rot?
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Placing a Concrete Foundation on Rigid Foam Insulation
Careful coordination makes site prep and foundation work proceed smoothly at the Orchards at Orenco project in Oregon
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Placing Concrete for a Passivhaus Foundation
At the Potwine Passivhaus job site, contractors erected a tent to protect the fresh slab from cold temperatures
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An Old House Gets a New Thermomass Basement
After jacking up this house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we installed a new energy-efficient foundation
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Foundations — Part 2
Do you really need to have a basement? Fine — then we had better talk about the right way to build one
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Foundations — Part 1
How your house meets the ground, and the many ways to improve your foundation details
