Foundation
In our area, building on a solid, structurally sound foundation is one of the most critical aspects of new home construction.
Which is better…a block or poured basement?
Some builders use a block foundation wall, others specify poured concrete walls and still others offer buyers a choice. Poured concrete is the best choice for our climate and soil conditions…here’s why.
Foundation plaque with unique certification number to reference foundation’s custom properties.
Poured foundations are:
- Stronger and more durable with reinforcing rebar
- Designed to control cracking and resist water penetration through control joints with "Water Stop"
- More impervious to moisture (result is a dryer basement)
- More flexible for unique home shapes/designs
- Attractive…the stamped brick interior adds architectural interest (ask if it's an upgrade)
- Comparable to the cost of a block foundation once the block foundation is backfilled with stone (as required by code to minimize problems)
Better builders like James Craig use only the Integra™ Foundation System from Coello & Associates. Combined with the Form-a-Drain tile system, it is the strongest and most reliable foundation system. In case there is ever a concern, every basement has a unique plaque from Coello & Associates that displays the foundation's specific number for easy reference.
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