When you are building a house, you must understand the different types of house foundations. Find out about foundation types, materials, cost, and more.

Pier and beam foundation is a kind of crawl space foundation, in which, the house is built on a foundation elevated from the ground. Advantages and disadvantages of pier and beam foundation are as follows.

You’ve got a pier and beam house but what kind of piers do you have, and are they any good? This article lists 6 different types of piers commonly found on pier and beam homes and explores their pros, cons, and repair solutions.

Once the concrete piers for the house were completed, and the homemade termite shields in place, it was time to put on the beams. I decided to use built-up beams (which is basically constructing together beams out of thinner wood) instead of buying one-piece beams, mostly because of the almost certain tremendous cost of beams for the sizes needed. In looking at typical wood spanning charts, and with help from friends, I decided to go with two yellow pine (for strength) 2x10s, with 1/2 inch…

Big Red Car here on a lovely, bright Sunday morning in the ATX. We are going to start a short series on the importance of building a strong foundation for your

"Transform your home with a beautifully enclosed pier and beam foundation. Discover expert tips and DIY ideas to enclose your foundation space effectively. Start your project today!"

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In Part 3 of our How to Build a Small House Kit series, we explore different kinds of foundations for your kit home, and reasons to consider each when you…

Need to know the correct floor joist span for your home build? This guide covers floor joists' proper sizing and spacing when constructing a new home.

Raised wood floors elevate the living space isolating it from moisture and pests.