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Choosing the Location to Build a Basement in your Home
Materials for Building a Basement
Supplies for Building a Basement
What Height Should Walls be for a New Basement?
Types of Concrete & Cinder Blocks for a Basement
Using a Basement for Winemaking
How To Brace A Doorway
Troubleshooting When Building A Basement
How to Solve Onsite Construction Problems
Bowing Problems In Construction
What To Do With Extra Soil
What is an I-Joist?
How To Prep A Roof for a Basement
Installing Plumbing When Building a Basement
Protecting Construction Materials
How to Protect Construction Site from the Elements
How to Stucco the Exterior Basement Walls
Structure Side Supports for Basement Walls
Summary: Learn about the types of concrete and cinder block used for building a walkout basement and useful tips in this free home improvement video.
Ben Ingham is a retired educator and owner of The Hairy Potters custom stoneware studio. He has recently purchased 80 acres of barren land with his wife Betty. On the land they are...read more
"This is Ben Ingham with Expert Village talking about a walk out basement. Concrete was brought in from a ready mixed plant about 7-8 miles away and it is made for specification for this kind of flooring. They can add more or less cement to make it stronger or a little weaker. I specified a 3500 at least which makes it strong enough so you can drive a car on it so it should not break or crack. The next thing was to get cinder block and I got the light cinder block they do make one that is a little bit heavier but the light cinder block just makes it a little bit more easier to work with and to do with. Basically that is all you need other then a string or a trowel to light cinder block. "
eHow Article: Types of Concrete & Cinder Blocks for a Basement
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