How to Build a Self-Storage Facility
As urban areas expand and available space becomes limited, the need for self-storage facilities is on the rise. Selecting the right construction materials is key to ensuring a facility’s durability, energy efficiency, and long-term success.
A Superior Solution to Thermal Bridging
Remove Costs on your ICF Project
Two proven areas to remove costs are corners and truss wire.
ICF Walls Are Less Expensive Than CMU
Many contractors ask us the same question: Is ICF more expensive than CMU? Here’s why ICF walls are less expensive than CMU and offer better benefits.
Tips for Designing ICF House Plans With a Walkout Basement
The Superior Thermal Performance of ICF Lintels over Wood Lintels
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
Tips for Building a Storm-Resistant Home in Oklahoma
Waterproofing Below-Grade Insulated Concrete Forms
Build to Resist Tornadoes: Storm Safe ICF Structures
Research by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center has demonstrated that ICF walls better protect occupants of houses from windblown debris, than frame walls. Being hit by windblown debris is the most common cause of injury during tornadoes.