This poured concrete foundation is looking shabby. Believe it or not, it can be made gorgeous again with minimal effort and tools. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Hey, Tim. I watched ...

ASK THE BUILDER | The soil should have been compacted before the slab was poured, although that's not easy to do. There are special machines that can be used to do it, but it's a labor intensive job.

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.

A residential concrete foundation is actually rock. Mixed, poured, finished and cured correctly, man-made concrete can last for thousands of years. Add steel to the concrete and you get additional ...

News; Home and garden; Ask the Builder: Insulated concrete forms require extra care Sat., June 8, 2019 This is a house foundation that’s being built with insulated concrete forms. (Tim Carter) ...