Is a poured concrete foundation better than a block foundation?
• Choosing poured basement walls over a block basement should be any easy choice to make considering the advantages of the poured basement wall. Poured basement walls are stronger, drier, more durable, and can be constructed more quickly than block basements. Even though our winters can be severe, poured walls can be constructed year-round. In addition to this, poured concrete walls are better suited for building on “marginal lands,” and with the great variety of soil types found in Ohio, this is an important advantage. Poured wall basements also offer greater design flexibility, which is important for the homes of today. Homes with poured walls will also have greater resale value, which is an important consideration when building a new home. Poured basements are also competitively priced, which makes them an exceptional value considering their enhanced performance. If basement cracking or leakage were to occur, poured basements can be easily treated with polyurethane foam injections.
