Concrete

By The Old House Web

Concrete can be composed of limestone and can alter the soil's pH in the nearby area. Also, many concrete bases may contain crushed limestone as filler.

(revised 2-94)

Articles in this collection were copyrighted 1995 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. For full copyright information about the articles in this encyclopedia, click here.

Inside Old House Web

Recent Articles

Recent Blog Posts

Old house insulation: common problems and solutions
Energy efficient and authentic: home windows for old house styles
Old house winterizing: Be ready when the temperature drops
Queen Anne homes: an American original
Old house additions: how to add on a sunroom
The top old house expos in the U.S.
Taking the rebate: How to score incentives for home retrofit projects
The home audit that saves money
Solutions for old house heating problems
6 of America's most popular old home styles

The proper way to part with an old house
The wrong mortar can ruin your house
Bring back old house shutters
5 Points of Concern with Old Houses
How to turn an old playhouse into a chicken coop
It's almost time to winterize
What things in your home will your grandkids make fun of?
Choosing the best realtor for your old house
Pros and cons of historic districts
How to protect your old house after you're gone