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Foundation & Framing
August 04, 2011 | Thursday
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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Foundation & Framing
August 04, 2011 | Thursday
Pre-cast Concrete Foundation Installation
Bob meets with Jim Costello from Superior Walls of America to discuss the difference between a pre-cast and a traditional ...
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Foundation & Framing
July 19, 2011 | Tuesday
Factory-Made Flooring and Roofing Systems
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Foundation & Framing
July 19, 2011 | Tuesday
Rough Construction
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Foundation & Framing
July 19, 2011 | Tuesday
The Excavation and the Foundation
Consider this advice before building on the foundation and embarking on the excavation.
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Foundation & Framing
June 15, 2011 | Wednesday
Get Down in Your Dirt
Study the soil of your lot before you build.
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Foundation & Framing
June 10, 2011 | Friday
Strengthen Your Roof with Trusses
Engineered roof truss systems even stand up to hurricanes.
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Foundation & Framing
June 02, 2011 | Thursday
Pre-Cast Foundation System
An alternative to poured concrete, pre-case foundations have many benefits.
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Foundation & Framing
June 01, 2011 | Wednesday
Tradeoffs in Roof Structures
Two options in roof framing affect space and cost.
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Foundation & Framing
May 27, 2011 | Friday
Green Homes—Advanced Framing Techniques
With the increased emphasis on saving the environment and costs, there is renewed interest in “advanced framing” construct...
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Foundation & Framing
November 23, 2010 | Tuesday
Installing Stud Lumber Partitioning for the Bathroom
Bob reviews plans for the kitchen remodeling and visits the second floor, where one of the bedrooms has been removed to ac...
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Foundation & Framing
November 23, 2010 | Tuesday
Installing a New Structural Support Beam
It’s time to start restoring the structure, marking an important moment in the house’s history.
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Foundation & Framing
November 08, 2010 | Monday
Pouring the Foundation and Starting the Walls
Bob and Howard discuss the concrete mesh used in the foundation that saved time and materials. Bob reviews the upcoming e...
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Foundation & Framing
November 08, 2010 | Monday
Preparing the Foundation
Todd LaBarge describes the ReddiForm block system used to create a one-step monolithic pour.
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November 08, 2010 | Monday
Planning for Soil Conditions and Setting the Footings
Bob introduces homeowner Howard Brickman. Steve Ivas, an environmental engineer, describes the area wetlands, which must b...
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