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Foundations & concrete work /

Building a good foundation is critical to any home. Is it glamorous work? No, but its vital as it provides a solid structure upon which all other work rests. Written by seasoned builders from across the country, this revised edition of Foundations & Concrete Work features 15 new articles from Fi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Taunton Press (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, [2018]
Colección:For pros, by pros.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Foundations and concrete basics. Understanding building loads ; Soil: the other half of the foundation ; Getting the right concrete ; Efflorescence and spalling ; Working with rebar ; Start with batter boards ; A solid deck begins with concrete piers ; Mix concrete by the bag
  • Building foundations. Placing a small concrete slab ; Pouring concrete slabs ; Forming and pouring footings ; Forming and pouring foundations ; Air-sealed mudsill assembly ; An energy-smart foundation in two days ; Slab foundation for cold climates ; Superinsulated slab ; It's time to consider helical-pile footings
  • Waterproofing. Keep your basement dry with a curtain drain ; Details for a dry foundation ; Keeping a basement dry ; Sealing a crawlspace
  • Retrofits and add-ons. The stay-dry, no-mold finished basement ; Adding insulation to basement walls ; Retrofitting a foundation ; Creating a sealed crawlspace ; A fast foundation for an addition ; Basement insulation retrofits ; Air-sealing a basement ; Insulating a slab on grade ; Replacing a rotten lally column
  • Concete in the landscape. Broom-finished concrete flatwork ; Build a sturdy stone sitting wall ; Four retaining wall choices ; Dress up a block wall with a rock wall ; Creating a curved concrete walkway ; Stone walls that stay built ; Laying concrete pavers.