Block vs. Concrete Foundations

[Andrew E. Schwartz]

I am considering the purchase of new construction
in NJ. It seems everybody around here uses cinder
blocks for foundations. In CT., where I grew up,
poured concrete is used for foundations. Could you
contrast the two? I would be interested in cracking,
leakage, ability to repair (if necessary), etc.

Should I insist upon concrete or will cinder blocks
be fine. I was told that the cost isn’t much
different. Thank you.

[John Giuliani]

Andrew Depending what part of Jersey you live consider
Superior Wall Pre-fab foundations.They are concrete studs
factory built and set in palce in about 4 hours. As a
distributor for Nascor, a pre-fab EPS foam panel
system here in Pennsylvania I recommend Superior Wall
to all my clients. Contact Glen Leaman at 610-286-9112
or Mel Zimmerman at 800-452-9255. I have done houses
in Cinniminson and Delran using both systems. If you have
any questions contact me at 610-489-7535 or E-mail
giuliani#m#_john@msgw.vf.mmc.com.

John Giuliani
Nascor Building Systems of Pennsylvania

[Craig]

Block has superior compressive strength,natural insulation,easier to repair and improvements are easier later on Best of all it gives you finished basement walls needing only paint.As with any project,require that the masonry be done with Union Bricklayers to insure the best quality and performance.Also have the contractor pour a suitable particulate insulation into the empty cells in the block and the R-factor will increase dramatically! an option only available to hollow core block.——http://members.techheadnet.com/ctalley/

[Sonny Kinsey]

Just wanted to know if anyone knows if I will need steel I beams to jack up a house 28 x 50 house that sets on the dirt. I want to put in a footing and block foundation. I am a master plumber retired

[Danny Kendrick]

I’m going to start an add on to my house, I’m going to make an carport with a second level above for 2 bedrooms, I need to know what books can I find that will tell me how to do the foundation.

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