Every structure needs something solid underneath. That simple truth applies whether you’re building a garden shed, installing ...

Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

A foundation must be built in such a way that it can carry (transfer) the entire weight of the building, the furniture, fixtures and installations, occupants in it. Constructing a house requires a ...