Plan C: Foundation

what you need to do —

• The foundation is the most critical part of your construction. So hire the best.
  
  
• Types of foundations:
  
  1. slab foundation
  2. crawlspace foundation
  3. basement foundation
     
     view our construction specification sheet for discussion
     
     
• Issues:
  
  

  ··	treat the ground under the foundation against termites and other wood-eating pests Termite Control Information: termites of n. america controlling termites and carpenter ants protecting your home from termites find local pest control contractor
  ··	upgrade your cement order with special admixtures or wire mess to avoid cracking — see below
  ··	pour concrete during dry spells and when temperatures are above freezing

  
  
• From howstuffworks.com:
  about laying the foundation
  
  
• More information about foundations from concretenetwork.com:
  
  about basements
  three types of foundations
  retaining walls
  about concrete admixtures
  waterproofing concrete foundations
  concrete driveways
  how much concrete do you need
  ordering concrete
  
  
• Visit our Home Improvement Gallery for complete information and product ideas on foundation systems:
  
  view center: foundations
  
  
  
• Check foundation building codes:
  http://www.codecheck.com/bldfound.htm
  
  
• Find local concrete supplier:
  search yellow pages