Foundations & Concrete Work

by Fine Homebuilding Magazine (Editor), Fine Homebuilding Magazine, Taunton Press

In these collected articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, professional builders, masons, and engineers show you how to mix and cure concrete for lasting installations, build a concrete or block foundation, avoid the most common mistakes in concrete and masonry, build a foundation on a sloping site, insulate and drain foundations, even in the coldest and wettest climates, make a permanent wood foundation, and work with concrete to build retaining walls and driveways.

Genres: Construction, Reference, Architecture

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1997

Reviews

[Reinhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tainton’s pros for pros books are the best for construction techniques. This is no exception. If you’re thinking of doing concrete work, you will learn something from this book. It’s not entirely systematic, but there is lots to learn from the smattering of articles.

[Whitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straightforward read. They tell you what you need to know without too much industry lingo.

[Norman S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gave me a much better sense of what my house looked like underground, the components in the assembly, and how the structure functioned as a whole. Very useful book that helped me ask better questions and create better plans.

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid illustrated information throughout with explanations on various methods to correct or prevent poor drainage from ruining a foundation.

[Geoffrey Skinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the right book for a retrofit project I had. This edition had key info not present in the earlier editions.