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(Photo courtesy of Hamilton Building Services   2016)       There are a surprising amount of foundation types. Some of the most common at this time are poured foundations, which use metal molds for the foundation. But this isn't the only option you have. Today, we will be talking about the 4 types of foundation and the pros and cons between them. Poured Foundations      A poured foundation is exactly what it sounds like, using wet concrete to fill the molds that make up the foundation. This can be used for crawl space, or full height basements. Poured foundations are stronger than block foundation, because there is more lateral strength, which means they can resist more outside pressure. There are no joints in a poured foundation, meaning it will be significantly easier to waterproof than a block foundation. Poured foundations, however, are not insulated by default without the need for additional framing on the inside of the wall, which can increase cost. However, po