After attending a seminar on permanent wood foundations back in 2010, I was turned into a big fan of wood foundations. But I was also convinced that most wood foundations are built improperly. After ...

Really? A foundation system made of wood? It will never stand the test of time. That’s what the industry response was decades ago to the concept of using treated wood to construct a permanent basement ...

When he first heard the idea, Michael Oyler had his doubts. Houses are built with concrete or block basements. You can’t build a basement with wooden walls. But that would be conventional thinking and ...

We are building a new house and are considering using a permanent wood foundation instead of concrete. Part will be a crawl space and part a basement. Is this durable and the most energy efficient ...

A foundation is the base of a home that supports the main structure while protecting against moisture, frost heaves, pests, and more. Without a foundation, a home might start sinking into the ground ...