When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

Q: I was doing research about house foundations and came across interlocking foam forms that stack on top of one another. They assemble much like children's plastic blocks. Does a concrete foundation ...

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 ...

A building is only as sound as its foundation. If you are getting ready to build a deck, install an outdoor building or design a gazebo, here’s how to get a solid foundation. Check your local building ...

Taranaki Civil Construction's Shayne Bunn and Simon Mulligan stand atop one of the many concrete foundation blocks which are left at the former Tenix industrial site. . Photo: CHARLOTTE CURD / Fairfax ...