This same steel needs to be placed in the poured concrete or block walls if you want to prevent cracked walls that bow inward. Believe me, I’ve seen both poured concrete and concrete block wall ...

Q: I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better ...

The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on it. Then they covered that with an open-cell foam board that ...