Foundations and Drains How To

There is nothing more important to a home then to make sure the Foundation and Drains are installed properly. You will learn how to make sure your foundation is built right from the start and if you already own a home, you will learn how to make repairs and how to keep the foundation and drains in tip top shape.


Today's foundations can be built out of concrete block, have solid poured walls, pre-formed walls and even be made out of treated lumber. Installing a proper drain system and sump pump, will insure you that your basement will stay dry. Learn how to fix wall cracks and keep the walls dry. The pros are here to show you what you need to know.

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A Simple Trench Drain Prevent crawlspace or basement flooding by using a hidden trench drain. These linear French drains act as moats that protect your level yard from becoming a pool. Installing a hidden trench drain requires you to first dig a series of trenches. Tim Carter from Ask the... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Concrete Foundations Must Be Strong Concrete foundations need to be durable to support the building that is built above. Concrete foundation repair can become very expensive after the entire building is constructed. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on Concrete Foundations Must Be... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Connecting a New Foundation to an Old One Soil stability is extremely important for foundations. Connections between foundations, no matter how strong, depend on soil and footers for strength. For waterproofing, apply special waterproofing compounds to the exterior of the finished foundation. Tim Carter from Ask... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Crawl Space vs. Full Foundation Choosing a crawlspace over a full basement is a way to save money when building a new home. However, in the long run the usable space is a good investment. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on Crawl Space vs. Full Foundation . > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Dual Purpose Drain Tile Drain tile systems serve two purposes. Water removal away from the house and water injection into the soil foundation during drought. Drought conditions can cause the soil of your foundation to shrink, causing foundation and footer to fall. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Foundation Cracks Foundation cracks that are both vertical and horizontal are often serious. Cracks in a foundation are often caused by poor building methods. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on Foundation Cracks . > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Foundation Drain Tile & Backfilling Tips Waterproofed foundations are seemingly waterproof, but asphalt spray only damp proofs your home. Drain tile installation can help your foundation stay dry. Proper foundation backfill is also crucial in helping your retaining walls stay strong. Tim Carter from Ask the... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Foundation Drain Tile Installation Foundation drainage systems are one of the most important aspects of residential construction. Installing drainage systems are also one of the most misunderstood aspects. Because these systems are usually deeply buried and cannot be easily modified or corrected, it is... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Foundations and French Drains Here you can find some very helpful information on Foundations and French Drains. This article covers all aspects of home foundations and drainage systems. If you are building a new home or trying to stop an existing water problem in an older home you will find some great... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
House Foundations & Footings House foundations and residential footings are crucial to the success of a building. Footings and foundations, when properly designed, withstand all the forces of a house. These foundation footings should be constructed from durable materials. Tim Carter from Ask the... > Read Article (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
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