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Sat., Nov. 12, 2016 While this poured concrete foundation looks substantial, a concrete block one can be stronger. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) ...
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.
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.
DEAR TIM: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block is not smooth. Some of the exterior is ...
Not all shed foundations are created equal. In this video, we break down the pros and cons of concrete slabs, gravel pads, deck blocks, and more so you can choose the right base for your build, budget ...
As conceived by the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015, a check-off program for concrete blocks would be funded by a mandatory assessment from all U.S. block ...
Q: My concrete-block foundation is 28 years old, and chunks of concrete are popping off a few blocks. Some are an inch deep, or nearly so. Would that be due to moisture? And does that mean that ...
Q: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block isn’t smooth. Some of the exterior is ...
But such is the case when you are the son of a co-founder of a block maker. In 1946, Rick’s father Peter Muth help start Stanton-based ORCO Block Co., which today bills itself as Southern California’s ...