Concrete & Masonry

Floor layout and framing, some good news from the building inspector, and a pleasant surprise on the adhesive front

Use gravity and capillary breaks to stop water from seeping into the basement

A dry and healthy crawlspace is sealed tightly against water and air leaks

Different proportions of the same four ingredients yield different strength mixes of concrete for structural and non-structural parts of a building

A four-dimensional detail drawing of an insulated and damp-resistant basement slab

Does adding fibers to concrete make it stronger or what?

How steel reinforcement makes concrete stringer: by giving it tensile strength. And how to boost tensile strength with prestressing or post-tensioning

Keep debris out of the fresh concrete and use matching tools for joints and edges that look perfect

Tree stumps are not a solid base for footings