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  • Laying a Solid Foundation, (The 10 Step Guide to Constructing Your Dream Home in Just 26 Weeks, While Saving Up to $50,000, Book 3)
  • By: Kris Land
  • Narrated by: Mark Williams
  • Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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By: Kris Land
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Summary

From the ground up—how to choose the proper foundation for your dream home, even with zero experience in the construction industry

Are you in the process of building your dream house and want to know the best foundation to use?

Does building a custom home appeal to you, and you’d like to be actively involved in the process?

This is most likely your first home, and you don’t want to mess up the foundation—so you want to know how to do it right.

Remember that a building is only as tall as its foundation.

Getting a building’s footing right is key in preventing structural issues in the future.

The foundation distributes the weight of the home, ensuring the subsoil doesn’t spread away from the structure and cause unbalanced settlement.

Whether you’re a project manager or a self-build guy or girl, it’s imperative to double-check all the building’s groundwork details.

Not all foundations are made the same...and the requirements differ based on many factors.

If you’re on the journey to homeownership, then consider making a stop here and learning foundation basics so that you can proceed with great confidence and grit.

In Laying a Solid Foundation, you’ll discover:

  • How to pick the right location for your new construction project to avoid future issues, ranging from fatal building collapses to expensive repairs
  • How to survey your lot—determine and locate the actual corners of the foundation to complete the design process
  • A guide to understanding how your lot’s soil properties affect the footing used...and how to choose the right one based on where you live
  • How to factor in the building’s load and the ground’s load bearing capacity when choosing the proper foundation
  • Cost implications for the different foundation types to help you plan your finances and stick to your budget
  • Expert-recommended design practices for the different footing types—and how to maintain your home’s structural integrity
  • How to create a winning team of the best installation professionals to help you bring your dream to life
  • How to prepare for the foundation installation process to ensure you don’t stall or delay the process

And much more.

You don’t have to be an engineer to take an interest in foundations—even as a homeowner, having some background knowledge will go a long way in getting you the house you’ve always desired.

If you want to maximize your home’s value, you need to choose the most effective foundation for the project.

Even if your house is on the top of a hill inclined at a 45-degree angle, a solid foundation will ensure it stays level.

Wondering where to start?

Don’t worry—everything you need to know about home foundations is right inside.

If you want to build a house that’ll last for centuries, then scroll up and buy now to get started today.

©2022 Kris Land (P)2023 Kris Land

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Excellent for enthusiastic Homebuilders

This book is an excellent resource for anyone venturing into the world of home construction. It provides a clear and organized guide to selecting the right foundation for your dream home, even if you have zero experience in the industry. The author's expertise shines through as they cover important aspects like location selection, soil properties, and load-bearing capacity. The practical advice on assembling a skilled installation team and preparing for the foundation installation process is invaluable. With this book, you can confidently make informed decisions that will ensure the longevity and stability of your home.

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Good book

A good book with a good narrator. Very interesting information on how to get thru the home building process.

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Building Your Own Home

In this book, you will learn how to pick the right location for your new construction project, how to survey your lot—determine and locate the actual corners of the foundation to complete the design process, understand the soil properties and how to choose the right one, the cost implications for different foundation types, design practices, how to find the best team of professionals to help you build, and how to prepare for the foundation installation process to ensure you don’t stall or delay the process. It is all in the book, so if you plan on building your own home this is the book to read!!

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Loving the organization of the book

No experience needed when if you are seeking to deepen your knowledge as this book equips you with the essential information needed to choose the property foundation of your dream home confidently. From the importance of selecting the right location to understand soil properties' impact on the choice of footing, this book covers all the crucial aspects of foundation selection. It empowers homeowners to make informed decisions that will prevent future structural issues and ensure the longevity and stability of their homes.

The author's expertise can be seen throughout this book as they guide the readers through the intricacies of surveying the lot, evaluating load-bearing capacity, and considering cost implications. The book empowers homeowners to make informed decisions that will prevent future structural issues and ensure the longevity and stability of their homes.

Including practical advice on assembling a competent installation team and preparing for the foundation installation process adds so much value to the book.

This book is here to help you make informed decisions and lay the groundwork for a home you will endure for generations.

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Making My Dream A Reality

I got this book because it said "how to build your dream home with zero construction experience" and.... I gotta say... I was NOT dissapointed! I finished the audiobook feeling like I took a big leap forward into figuring out how to make my dream a reality.

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detailed

I appreciate the detail that this book used in going over the process of laying a foundation for a home. With it I would feel comfortable working with a crew on a project or to go solo leveling and laying the concrete. When it comes down to it being professional in your approach matters and this book gives you everything you need for that.

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Save money and get your dream home

I'll be the first to admit that being your own contractor feels like such a great responsibility but I love that this book broke down everything you can do to save yourself a lot of money and headache. You get answers to questions like how to choose the best land, how to prepare a site plan and how to handle, insurance, building permits and so forth. This book really delivers on its promise.

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Clear on Foundations

An exceptional audiobook that provides an insightful and comprehensive guide for anyone embarking on the journey of constructing their dream home. The focus is on the “foundation” and all the processes of evaluating and constructing. From choosing where to place your home on your property, obtaining a surveyor and understanding their purpose, the various cost differences fo the type of foundations, etc. It is loaded with relevant and accurate information.
Lots of practical advice and tips to managing money with real-world experiences intertwined throughout.
Whether you're a first-time homebuilder or someone with prior construction experience, this audiobook offers a toolkit for success!

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Great info, great tips and great savings discussed

The depth of this book's investigation into each stage of construction gives readers the knowledge and assurance they need to make wise judgments.

This book covers every aspect of construction, including choosing the best location, comprehending soil qualities, obtaining permits, and putting together a trustworthy construction crew. Even the most technical sections are understandable and interesting because of the author's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject.

This book stands out because it emphasizes thoughtful planning and preparation. The author sheds light on frequently disregarded parts of home building and offers clever advice that may be able to help readers avoid spending thousands of dollars. This guide assures that the building process is easy, effective, and free of regrets by providing readers with thorough information.

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Comprehensive guide for building your dream home!

This 3rd book in the series, is gold for anyone looking to build their dream home. It goes through tips for how to pick survey your lot, determine what soil properties, cost strategies for the various foundations, how to build a team of experts to complete the job, and so much more. It truly gives you the foundational knowledge and skills to get this project started right. This book is highly recommended!

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