| Whether you're pouring a concrete walkway or staking out the excavation for a basement foundation, doing the job right demands a thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques. You'll benefit from veteran builder Rick Arnold's years as a general contractor, framer, and foundation contractor as he offers time- and money-saving advice that comes from understanding the subject from all angles. Get the rock-solid results you're after with this comprehensive guide to building with concrete.
This book will enable you to:
- Prepare a site for excavation
- Evaluate soil conditions
- Lay out footings and foundation walls
- Use site-made and manufactured forms
- Install proper reinforcement in footings, walls, and flat work
- Estimate and order ready-mix concrete
- Test and evaluate concrete quality before the pour
- Build walkways, patios, steps, and slabs from start to finish
Table of Contents
Introduction—Chapter 1. Site Work; Chapter 2. Concrete Basics; Chapter 3. Poured Concrete Foundations; Chapter 4. Crawl Spaces, Retaining Walls, and Other Variations; Chapter 5. Waterproofing and Insulating Foundations; Chapter 6. Flatwork; Index.
About the Author
Based in Rhode Island, Rick Arnold has been a professional builder for over 20 years. A contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding magazine, Arnold has written numerous articles about construction and remodeling. He also conducts seminars for builders at trade shows and conferences across the country. |
