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Foundations connect a building to the
ground structurally, transferring the
weight of the building to stable soil. A
properly designed and constructed
foundation insures a building endures
seasonal changes in temperature and
moisture with little movement....
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The major objective of this research is to work with builders, contractors, and building owners to facilitate the reality of cost-effective energy efficient walls, roofs, and foundations on every building.
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A house needs a foundation to shoulder its considerable weight, provide a flat and level base for construction and separate wood-based materials from contact with the ground-contact that would otherwise cause rot and allow termite infestation.
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A concrete block foundation can be stronger than a poured concrete foundation. They differ in the size of gravel used, and that concrete blocks are hollow while poured concrete is solid. Reinforcing steel can be used to strengthen either material.
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