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Step by Step Guide to Building aNew House: Part Six – Let’s TalkFoundations!

We passed the footing inspection, so it’s time for our foundation. Foundations can be made of brick, concrete blocks, or poured concrete. Generally, a foundation made of stone is not built anymore. This type of foundation is not as strong. You can use stone as a veneer like brick, and you would be wise to…

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Step by Step Guide to Building aNew House: Part Five – Clearingthe Trees and Footings

Four weeks ago, the excavation contractor came over to clear the new home building site for the house foundation. Ensure to clear the home site of the trees, brush, rocks, roots, and debris from where the house will sit. Don’t forget to remove them from at least 10 feet or more around the foundation. This…