Whether you are planning to build a new foundation, shore up an old foundation, or pour a new driveway, this book will provide you with the professional guidance you need to do the job right. In these collected articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, professional builders, masons, and engineers show you how to:
mix and cure concrete for lasting installations
build a concrete or block foundation
avoid the most common mistakes in concrete and masonry
build a foundation on a sloping site
insulate and drain foundations, even in the coldest and wettest climates
make a permanent wood foundation
work with concrete to build retaining walls and driveways
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