The San Antonio Fire Department and San Antonio police are responding a fire in the 3700 block of Chartwell Drive on Sept. 22, 2025. There are three basic types of concrete foundations. In some areas, ...

Q. I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

Learn more about basement foundation options and which ones are best for your climate. A foundation is the base of a home that supports the main structure while protecting against moisture, frost ...

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

Pre-cast concrete foundation systems are a new construction feature in homebuilding. Unlike a poured concrete foundation, which requires a separate pour for concrete footings and can mean weeks before ...

Learn how to tell when a foundation crack might indicate a serious structural problem—and when you can repair it yourself and ...

Question: Concrete foundation pours in cold weather will be affected by temperatures in the mid 30s to mid 40s or lower. How should I ensure my customers and our building inspectors that the walls ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Billed as the "largest virtual gathering dedicated to the cast-in-place concrete foundations industry," the Concrete Foundations Convention 2020 will include education, networking, exhibits, awards ...