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Block Foundations vs. Poured Foundations: A Comprehensive Analysis
Choos­ing the right foun­da­tion is a sig­nif­i­cant deci­sion in com­mer­cial con­struc­tion. This arti­cle explores the dif­fer­ences between block and poured foun­da­tions, pro­vid­ing insights into their ben­e­fits and poten­tial draw­backs.
Can You Mix Metal and Wood Studs? [The Challenges and Alternatives]
Can You Mix Metal and Wood Studs? Understanding the Mix and a Better Alternative
Is Your Home Built to Fight Fire?
For 2013, the U.S. Fire Admin­is­tra­tion report­ed 1,240,000 house fires. Hous­es con­struct­ed out of ICFs have key advan­tages in min­i­miz­ing the dam­age and spread of these fires.
AAC vs ICF Construction: What’s the Difference, Pros & Cons?
What Are the Differences Between AAC and ICF Construction?
When con­sid­er­ing AAC vs ICF con­struc­tion, it’s impor­tant to know the dif­fer­ences, pros, and cons.
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Constructing Footings with Fox Blocks Foundations
Does Concrete Mix Really Matter?
Prop­er con­crete mix saves time on labor, facil­i­tates con­crete con­sol­i­da­tion and ensures a suc­cess­ful Fox Blocks wall pour.
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Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When con­struct­ing a build­ing, ensur­ing its sta­bil­i­ty and resilience is crit­i­cal. Two essen­tial com­po­nents that play cru­cial roles in build­ing sta­bil­i­ty are shear walls and load bear­ing walls.
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How to Choose a 1-Hour Fire-Rated Wall Assembly
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Masonry vs. Wood Frame Construction and a Better Option
As tech­nol­o­gy has advanced, new con­struc­tion meth­ods have emerged. Under­stand­ing the tra­di­tion­al mason­ry vs. wood frame rival­ry sets the stage for why a bet­ter alter­na­tive exists.
6 Little Known Energy Wasters Affecting Your Low-Rise Construction
By iden­ti­fy­ing these ener­gy wasters, you can take the nec­es­sary steps to make the build­ing more effi­cient.