Posts Tagged ‘foundation types’

Coastal Basements: Constructing Lower-Level Living Spaces in Coastal House Plans for High-Density Coastal Regions

January 25, 2008   No Comments

Story by Dale S. Scheffler
Photos by Troy Witt / Take One Productions, Inc.

When constructing a secant pile wall using the CFA method, an auger rotates through the sand and soil causing no vibration, making it safe for surrounding foundations.

Coastal residents across the nation face strict zoning regulations when it comes to building a dream home, [...]

Laying the Foundation for your new Home Plan

January 15, 2008   No Comments

Building your dream home can be an exciting, yet overwhelming task in the beginning stages of your home’s construction. With a range of possibilities available to the new homeowner, a contractor can familiarize you with some basic homebuilding knowledge and give you recommendations for one of the most important elements of your home – the [...]