There are many different footing form systems available, but the majority of them share a common thread: non-wood forms. With the concrete industry moving in the "green" direction, and with an ...

A CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall. 7.3.4.1 A vertical No. 4 ...

A concrete footing. Even though the concrete hardening (technically known as curing) process begins quickly, you should leave the posts undisturbed for at least two days after pouring the concrete.

DEAR TIM: My wife and I are building our new home, and we stopped by to see the progress just after the foundation was poured. We saw a massive long block of concrete at least 10 inches thick in the ...

In construction, “a firm foundation” is no cliche. It’s a matter of tradition, good technique and honoring the building codes. How well the structure will stand–and stand up to time and ...

Learn all about replacing fence posts set in concrete that have decayed or rotted. Repairing a fence post can be a lot of work, but following these simple steps will give you fresh posts in no time.

Getting started on the new warehouse space: a 40x72 post frame building with a gambrel roof. The video covers the following stages of the building process: - Site preparation, including clearing and ...