Q. I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

You know your home has a foundation, but do you know what kind? Different building techniques offer advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, maintenance, and repair considerations. Whether ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. If you’re like most people, you don’t give much thought to the foundation under your ...

Robby Brown is the founder of Pinnacle Foundation Repair, a foundation repair company that has been serving Texas for over 20 years. Commercial foundations support a heavy load and have to be ...

Solar builds are becoming more complex. “Perfect” sites with the ideal topography and terrain profile are less available, and sites that remain pose additional challenges for developers and EPCs alike ...

I built a 6' x 8' chicken coop a few years ago that sits on 4x4 skids. This is turning out to be a bit smaller than I'd like, so I was considering something larger for the future. 16' x 16' or ...

Homes in the Dallas area are often built to last a century or more. Residents can still find many historic homes that might look structurally sound but use foundation construction practices that are ...

Today’s solar sites come with a variety of risks that can threaten a project’s success. As solar developers explore unprecedently tough sites, the foundation to project success starts below ground.

Wooden bulkheads are typically the most cost-effective option. These structures consist of pilings driven into the ground to support the bulkhead. The construction process involves several key ...