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Spec 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: controlling termites and carpenter ants protecting your home from termites find local pest control contractor
  ··	upgrade your cement order with special admixtures or wire mesh 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 Building Gallery for complete information and product ideas on foundation systems:
  
  view center: foundations
  
  
  
  
• Check foundation building codes:
  http://www.codecheck.com
  
  Find local concrete supplier:
  search yellow pages