Tag: Foundation

Posted on 08/29/2021

Slab Foundations in New Construction: What to Consider

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Slab foundations have plenty of benefits, but they also have several issues, many of which depend on the region you're building your home. Here are the important things to consider when it comes to deciding whether a slab foundation is right for you: The Cons of Concrete Slab Foundations Climate is extremely...

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Posted on 04/18/2021

Is it Safe to Plant Near My Basement or Crawlspace?

Image by Jean-Pierre Pellissier from Pixabay It's tempting to plant shrubs and other plants against your house to hide the basement or crawlspace area. However, you could be asking for trouble. Before you buy or plant anything new for spring, find out why it's not such a good idea to have plants too close to your basement or...

Home Gardening

Plants

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Posted on 04/04/2021

What You Need to Know About Crawlspace Foundations

Photo by Life Of Pix from Pexels When determining what type of foundation is best for your new home, you need to take several factors into consideration. Going through the list of the pros and cons of each type of foundation instead of looking at one type of foundation at a time will help you determine which method...

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Crawlspace

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Posted on 03/28/2021

Insulated Concrete Form Foundations vs. Poured Concrete Foundations

;Image by Michael L. Hiraeth from Pixabay Whether you choose a crawlspace, basement or a slab, you want the strongest structure possible, especially in areas where nature might wreak havoc on your house. Here we will go over the details of two different types of foundations: poured concrete and insulated form concrete. Poured Concrete Foundations Poured concrete foundations...

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Concrete

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