A good building starts with a great foundation! This handy 6-page guide cover the basics of this critical step in residential construction. Great for contractors, property owners... anyone who needs a quick overview of the basics involved in this key building phase.

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Foundation Site & Soil
Properties of Soils Unified Soil Classification System
Soil Types
Presumptive Load-Bearing values of Foundation Materials
Footings
Footings - Minimum Size & Minimum Depth
Minimum Width & Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame Construction
Foundation Clearance from Slopes
Footing Reinforcement
Foundation & Retaining Walls
Plain masonry Foundation Walls
Lap Splice & Tension Development Lengths
Wood Foundation Walls
Plywood Grade and Thickness for Wood Foundation Construction
Under-Floor Space
Foundation Drainage
Dampproofing & Waterproofing

Publisher: Builder's Book, Inc, 2018 ISBN No. 162270200X/9781622702008

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