Green Foundations
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Planning for a Permanent Wood Foundation
An owner-builder proposes a wood foundation but wonders whether he has all the details right
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All About Helical Piles
A thriving industry offers concrete-free alternatives for additions, deck footings, and foundation repair
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The BS* + Beer Show: Permanent Wood Foundations (PWFs)
Though not a new assembly method, PWFs are a possible solution to a modern-day problem—the heavy use of concrete
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Foundation Drains
Footing Drains Keep the Basement Dry from the Outside
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Basements
Full Basements Should Be Insulated and Protected From Water
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Crawlspaces
Crawlspaces: The Downsides of Basements With Few of the Benefits
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Slab Foundations
UPDATED 11/15/2012 Slab-on-Grade Foundations Work Everywhere
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Foundation Types
A Foundation Supports a House While Holding Back Moisture
