Foundation

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  Advantages of a Pre-cast Foundation System

  Chris Vila discusses the benefits of a factory-built foundation system with Mel Zimmerman of Superior Walls.

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  Attaching Steel Support Beams to the Foundation

  The structural steel supports are delivered and while Bob discusses the supports' unique construction, contractor Bob Ryley drills the necessary holes for the supports to be fastened to the foundation.

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  Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations

  Good Foundation Ensures Solid Structure

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  Demolition and Reconstruction of Victorian Foundation

  General contractor Tim Berky updates Bob on progress since the footing for the new foundation was poured and repairs to the original foundation were made.

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  Designs and Pouring the Foundation

  Bob meets with the architect to go over plans for the Cape-style house, before heading to the site to observe the pouring of the foundation.

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  Discussing the Concrete Block Foundation

  Bob meets with contractor John Clancy to discuss building the concrete block foundation.

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  Discussing the Poured-In Concrete Insulated Form System

  Bob meets with Lars Anderson (from Owens Corning) to discuss the Lite-Form Insulating System used in the garage's foundation. The forms are pre-assembled and tied together on site, making them very easy to work with.