Foundations and Concrete Work (Best of "Fine Homebuilding" S.) - Softcover

Fine Homebuilding

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1561581828 ISBN 13: 9781561581825

Publisher: Taunton Press Inc, 1998

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Since 1981 Fine Homebuilding has been providing information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction. The magazine, which has a circulation of more than 302,000, is the best source of home improvement information and helps readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently.

Synopsis:

A collection of over 30 articles about learning to estimate and mix your own concrete and lay your own drive. They include tips on avoiding common mistakes and show readers how to build and insulate new foundations, shore up an old foundation and work properly with concrete on similar jobs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1561581828
• ISBN 13: 9781561581825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144