The Spokesman-Review

Creating a doorway in a concrete block wall

DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior ...
The Business Journals

Rebuilding for resilience: Building back better with concrete block

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires sweeping ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ask the Builder: Poured or block, concrete walls need reinforcement

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...
The Spokesman-Review

What’s better: A poured foundation or block?

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...