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Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework

Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework
Item #: 280-1455-05
Author: Mark Miller, Rex R. Miller
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN:0071451455
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $19.95
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Build or repair foundations the right way with Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework.
This informative book contains essential information that takes the user beyond Miller's Guides to the inside of the house. Those who want to work ON THE HOUSE will get step-by-step instruction, starting from scratch with selecting the site or lot, choosing the footings, and the type of foundation to fit the type of house preferred or being plan. Those who are still mentally planning to build will also benefit from this guide, as will those who want to figure how to repair certain things about the foundation, footing, and why the site is or is not suitable.

You'll find instruction from starting the job to completion, including real examples offered for nearly every application. Provides essential information needed to plan, manage and complete the job. Tip boxes included throughout. 250 pp.

Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework - Table of Contents:

  • Starting The Job (Planning)
  • Preparing the Site – Clearing, Leveling, and
  • Excavating
  • Laying the Footing
  • Preparing the Foundation
  • Concrete Mixing, Rebar, and Cables, Preparing Forms
  • Pouring Concrete Slabs
  • Pouring Concrete Floors
  • Allowances Made for Plumbing and Wiring
  • Preparing for Blocks; Preparing Foundations for Bricks, and Stonework
  • Site Improvements- Sidewalks, Walkways, and Driveways
  • Foundations for walls – fences – Steps and Entrances
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