Why Most New Home Foundations Are Failing — The “Lifetime” Concrete Lie

If you're buying or building a new home, the most expensive mistakes are already made before the walls go up — and you'll never see them. In this one I break down three foundation shortcuts that builders count on you not knowing about: the watered-down concrete pour that quietly cuts your slab's strength, the four-inch "code minimum" slab that was never meant to hold a real house, and the cheap fiberboard sheathing the framing crews themselves call cardboard. I also walk through the simple three-step checklist that costs almost nothing and can save you from an $80,000 repair bill down the road. Watch it before you sign anything. Once the drywall goes up, the proof is gone for good.