The DELTA-Footing Barrier is a three-ply impermeable membrane placed on top of a freshly poured footing before the foundation is poured to prevent water from wicking up through the concrete.
Instead of the old box-like concrete structures with which we are all famil iar, it will be possible to have attractive houses at a much lower cost than was possible in the first-mentioned type.
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On the other hand, having 0.75 cubic yards of concrete delivered to your home is usually much cheaper, costing about $129 (short load fee included). Photo Credit: Pam Broviak / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 ...
But what truly makes the house stand out is that it was constructed primarily of concrete using a technique typically reserved for commercial buildings.