Question: Do you know if it states in the IRC code that a “J”-bar must be poured in the footing if the wall requires vertical reinforcing. I have a meeting with an inspector tomorrow to discuss code ...

Question: I have a foundation that was poured and I am not impressed. The footings were poured and when they set the wall forms, there was visible deviation in how much the footings extended past the ...

Michael Farmer is a lucky man. He admits he has an excellent job as the Audi Design Foundation manager. His obvious enthusiasm for running up and down the country, scouring innovative student product ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Kolkata: A flaw in the design of the foundation, possibly due to poor assessment of soil behaviour, appears to have caused a section of the Kavi Subhash station to settle, leading to cracks developing ...