Q: I’ve heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure it’s the right size and shape.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. During a recent evaluation at a home in ...

Q: My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I’ve never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the ...

Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...

Surfside Beach Town Council on March 26 took a step toward rebuilding its fishing pier by choosing to construct three one-story buildings atop the planned concrete pier. Although council members ...

Libertyville officials are discussing replacing the distorted 12-year-old fishing pier at Butler Lake—which lost its foundation after heavy rains and flooding in April—with a new and possibly sturdier ...

A solid foundation is essential for the stability and longevity of any structure. Over time, factors like water damage, soil movement, and natural wear and tear can compromise the integrity of a ...