A CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall. Question: I thought that wet ...

Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

DEAR TIM: My wife and I are building our new home, and we stopped by to see the progress just after the foundation was poured. We saw a massive long block of concrete at least 10 inches thick in the ...

Digging is a physically demanding task, even if you've loosened the soil with a rototiller. If there are physical or time limitations, consider hiring a contractor or other laborers to help.

If you’re planning to have concrete poured for a footing or foundation, then an innovative Canadian building product is worth considering. It’s called Fastfoot, it has won several awards, and is made ...