Glen's Contractor Tip Corner: Short Jogs
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete placement.
The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction
Living with a Safe Foundation
Reduce Commercial Building Construction Costs with ICF
Record-Low HERS Index Score Attained with Net-Zero Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Home
Properly Placing The Concrete
Depending on the forms’ size and the concrete core width, the concrete aggregate size and slump should be adjusted accordingly. The ultimate goal is to get the correct compressive strength for the concrete as specified.
Brewery Construction: Build a Highly Durable, Energy Efficient Building
Brewery construction, like brewing itself, is both an art and a science. The building must not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and durable.
A Roadmap for Realtor Education: Adapting for Climate Change
Cavity vs. Continuous Insulation: Discover the Best Option for Maximum Efficiency
5 Important Things to Remember for an ICF Home Plan Conversion
The building industry has seen a relatively recent trend of architects, designers, and homeowners moving away from energy consumptive forms of construction and the implementation of more sustainable, less expensive construction methods.