The structural system beneath the property that supports its weight and provides stability.
The foundation type impacts a building's structural integrity and how it handles ground movement, moisture, and settling over time.
- Poured concrete: Solid foundation created by pouring concrete into forms
- Concrete block: Foundation built with stacked concrete masonry units
- Post-tension concrete: Reinforced concrete with tensioned steel cables
- Concrete slab: Flat concrete surface serving as both foundation and floor
- Wood: Pressure-treated timber foundation often used in raised structures
- Pile: Deep vertical supports driven into the ground for stability
- Brick: Traditional brick masonry foundation typically in older buildings