Foundations & Concrete Work: Revised and Updated

by Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Building a good foundation is critical to any home. Is it glamorous work? No, but it’s vital as it provides a solid structure upon which all other work rests. Written by seasoned builders from across the country, this revised edition of Foundations & Concrete Work features 15 new articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country.

With more than 300 on-the-job photos and drawings, this resource distills decades of hands-on, builder-tested methods and techniques and places them right into your hands. Foundations & Concrete Work, with its fresh new design and completely updated content, will secure its reputation as the most respected, widely followed how-to guide for dedicated pros and passionate amateurs.

Genres: Construction, Reference, Architecture

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 1997

Reviews

[Reinhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tainton’s pros for pros books are the best for construction techniques. This is no exception. If you’re thinking of doing concrete work, you will learn something from this book. It’s not entirely systematic, but there is lots to learn from the smattering of articles.

[Whitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straightforward read. They tell you what you need to know without too much industry lingo.

[Norman S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gave me a much better sense of what my house looked like underground, the components in the assembly, and how the structure functioned as a whole. Very useful book that helped me ask better questions and create better plans.

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid illustrated information throughout with explanations on various methods to correct or prevent poor drainage from ruining a foundation.

[Geoffrey Skinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the right book for a retrofit project I had. This edition had key info not present in the earlier editions.