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Q: I'm going to be building a new house. I'm leaning toward a concrete foundation, but I've seen all sorts of alternative foundations such as concrete block, wood and even rock.

Concrete footing forms should be made from sturdy 2-by-8s or 2-by-10s. Many foundation contractors prefer to use 2-by-8’s and stake them up off the ground several inches.

Q. I’m not very good at reading blueprints. On the ones for my new home, the architect has drawn a step footing. Is this an accepted way to put in a foundation? Why can’t the footer ...

Your home’s concrete and block foundation has a big responsibility supporting that kind of weight. It’s little wonder that sometimes it can show signs of stress in the form of visible cracks.

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m ...

A. Poured concrete and concrete block are the two foundation types that dominate the residential construction industry here in the USA. I’ve built buildings using both materials.

The concrete has been poured.Judges from Guinness World Records verified the total bested the foundation for the Venetian hotel and casino in Las Vegas, making it the largest uninterrupted pour of ...