The goof is not expected to cost the county money or delay the Nov. 28, 1988, finishing date, a month before the first conventioneers arrive. Six hunks of concrete — called footings — that are ...

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 ...

The hands-on homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres battle wind, rain, and sun to craft perfect concrete footing forms.

The hands-on homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres watch two millennials tackle their first-ever concrete footing pour.

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 ...

Q: Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...

Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

The walls are rough, gray concrete marred by occasional cracks and craters. The floors also are concrete and stained an uneven earthy hue. But the space is not a work in progress. Nor is it the ...

Some pristine-looking walkways have histories stretching back decades, having provided sure footing for countless soles over the years. The time stamps are right there, carved in stone, so to speak.