Foundation Fundamentals

The price of housing continues to rise, but people are still demanding more square feet of livable space. The least expensive way of generating more livable space is to finish the basement. Basements have a reputation as being cold and damp, but with today’s construction methods and technology, this is no longer true.

The concrete basement walls also provide an excellent retreat when storms or other natural disasters threaten. You won’t find a more durable form of construction than a poured concrete wall basement.

Read more about the benefits of concrete foundations, as well as some issues to consider, by following the links below.

Benefits of Poured Wall Concrete Foundation Construction
Poured concrete walls provide builders and owners with stronger, drier, better basements.
Advantages of Lower Level Living
Poured concrete foundations and basements create a Lower Level Living space that is both functional and livable.
Concrete Cracking
  The Concrete Foundations Association has produced a new flyer to help contractors educate their customers about the causes of cracks and when they should be a concern.
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