How to Build a 4-Hour Fire Wall: Thickness, Materials, and Assembly
How Much Does an ICF House Cost to Build?
The Best Insulative Building Material for Cold Storage Warehouse Construction
ICFs and Severe Weather
The steel reinforced concrete, which can cure stronger than normal concrete because of the foam insulation, can withstand winds of over 200 MPH, and projectile debris traveling over 100 MPH. There are dozens of eye witness examples of ICF homes taking EF5 tornadoes head on with the walls still standing.
10 Cattle Barn Designs and Ideas to Optimize a Cattle Barn
Living with a Safe Foundation
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.
Beach House Foundation Requirements: 4 Key Considerations for Your Home
New Training for the Fox Block Interlock
We have found it to be a waste of time and energy to attempt to offset or stagger the block as in the photo to the left. By creating a vertical stacked seam you will be more accurate with the job dimensions and will increase your profit by gaining efficiency.