What is a Frost Wall? 5 Tips to Maximize Insulation
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5 Trends in Modern Office Building Design
In 2020, office building design trends strive to save money and provide a safe, healthy, and productive workspace.
8 Tips for Sustainable Home Building
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Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
While it’s great news that we’re not currently using more energy to run our homes, the study also “raises important concerns about making home energy use more efficient.” If American’s time at home continues to rise, home efficiency will need to as well.
Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.
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.
Vertical vs. Horizontal ICF: Pros and Cons
Both vertical and horizontal ICFs construction create moisture- and disaster-resistant walls with excellent R‑values. But which is the better ICF wall?
Considerations for Building an Energy-Efficient Home in Texas
How to Build Energy-Efficient Home in Texas: Things to Consider