Building a home and curious about the types of house foundation out there? Learn more about the most common types of foundation as well as their pros and cons.

Once basement walls are cleared of debris, add polystyrene foam. You’ll want to cut your insulation a quarter inch shorter than the height of the wall using a circular saw or utility knife.

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