It's time for another Pro-Follow update as we follow along with contractor Steve Wartman and his crew. If you remember, Steve brought in Victor and his team from Luciano Cristofaro Contractors to build the foundation, and today's article shares how they built the block wall foundation. If you missed it, read up on how Victor's team dug the footers, laid rebar and poured the footers at those links. Here's how everything looked after the concrete cured and a little bit of rain. Step 1: Mix…

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The foundation of a DIY addition is one of the most important elements you'll build. When deciding what type you will build, there are many factors to consider, including the weight of the building, the bearing capacity of the soil, and the ease of installation. We opted to go with a Fox Blocks foundation.

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