Q. What is the difference between concrete block and poured concrete foundation walls? Which one is better? The lot I am going to build upon has a seasonably high water table. Which of the wall ...

Dear Jerry: I read your columns weekly and enjoy them, but your recent series on wet or damp basements made me want to contact you. Weekly on the radio I hear about this problem and the answer is the ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...

Hard work and some bonding material transform hundreds of concrete blocks into an airtight wall eight feet high. The structure, called a brattice, controls airflow in a coal mine. But what controls a ...

Dear Jim: I'm looking at construction options for our new house. I like concrete for its strength, efficiency and abundant materials. What are some of the ways concrete can be used for homes? Dear ...

The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...