Carpentry & Building ConstructionChapter 10:
Foundation WallsChapter SummariesSection 10.1 Footings
Footings provide a base that supports a foundation wall, a pier, or a post. Footings can be reinforced with rebar. Footing drains help prevent damp basements. Section 10.2 Concrete Foundation Walls
Foundation walls may be full-height for basements or shorter for crawl spaces. Poured foundations require forms. Rebar can be added for extra strength. Dampproofing and waterproofing must be done where moisture is a potential problem. Section 10.3 Concrete Block Walls
Concrete block walls do not require formwork. The blocks are fairly inexpensive. Mortar holds the blocks together. Block walls, too, require protection from moisture.  | 
