Poured Foundation Walls

Concrete block vs. poured concrete foundation walls:

Poured concrete foundation wall advantages

• Poured walls can be constructed more quickly, saving time and money. It can take 2-3 partial days of work.
• They are usually 6-1O inches thick and joint-free, so they are considered stronger and drier foundation walls.
• Provide more flexible floor walls.

Concrete Block wall foundation disadvantages

• Blocks can look unsightly if they are not applied with a thin layer of mortar on the outside, like stucco.
• If not filled with concrete and rebar they can be weak structurally & limited insulation.
• Proper footing and a perimeter drain is required.
• Since there are seams with block foundations, they are more susceptible to water leakage.