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Name: Shawn Kyles
Site: http://www.julianconstruction.com
About the Author: Shawn Kyles, expert in foundation repair & house bolting at Julian Construction (http://www.julianconstruction.com) in Los Angeles, has inspected over 15,000 structures for building & safety. Visit http://www.julianconstruction.com/about.html See their blog at http://julianconstruction.typepad.com/


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JulianConstruction.com: Home Foundation Repair

Most homes will have one of three types of foundation – a slab, basement or crawl space. A slap is constructed using poured concrete. There is no space between the slab and the home’s floor.  When a foundation is built above the ground, it is called a raised foundation or crawl space foundation because of […]

JulianConstruction.com: Types of Home Foundations

A foundation is probably the most important structural element in your home. It supports the building’s roof, and walls. Soil conditions often determine the type of foundation that is built, which can be deep or shallow. A deep foundation is often constructed with piles and drilled shafts. The three most common types of foundations that […]

JulianConstruction.com: How to Hire a Contractor

California homeowners spend millions of dollars each year on construction projects such as adding a new bathroom, repairing a foundation, framing, wall installation, upgrading a kitchen, creating a home office, building a deck, and re-roofing. While some homeowners prefer to do the work themselves, many construction and remodeling jobs will require hiring either a general […]