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The most common building foundation materials include concrete slab, concrete masonry units (CMUs) and pressure-treated lumber. Basement foundations are the deepest type of home foundation and support the house with structural walls that extend underground. Basement walls are usually at least 7 feet high. There are two types of basements.
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- Full Basement. One of the most popular choices for a foundation is a full basement. This type of foundation typically uses concrete to create a base and tall walls that measure at least 8 feet in height.
- Daylight Basement. Another type of basement foundation is a daylight basement. Instead of having most of the basement underground, a daylight basement often has one or more sides completely embedded in the ground from floor to ceiling while the other sides are exposed.
- Crawl Space. Crawl space foundations are similar to basements in that they typically consist of poured concrete walls that rest on deep footings for stability and to anchor the home.
- Slab-on-Grade. Slab-on-grade is a basic style of foundation. This type of foundation is the easiest and fastest to construct, consisting of a single concrete slab that typically measures about 4 to 8 feet in thickness.
Layout the area for the foundation and mark the perimeter. Ensure that no underground utilities are present. Dig out dirt for the footings and slab according to the plans while following building and safety codes. Build forms for the footings and for the slab. Install rebar.
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The weight of an average house: 50 tons. The weight of an average foundation: 7 ½ tons. Percentage of total project cost: 8-15%. Foundations by material: 81% poured, 16% block, 3% other. Foundations by region: Northeast 89% full basement; Midwest 75% full basement; South 66% slab; West 63% slab.