Building Fire-Resistant Homes with Fox Blocks ICFs
How to Start a Car Wash Business: Costs, Planning, and Profit Tips
Every successful facility starts with a plan owners can actually build. Stable operations depend on site capacity, utility service, and a durable, moisture-tolerant building envelope.
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.
What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.
Understanding Insurance Trends for Wood vs. Concrete Midrise Buildings
What is a HERS Index Score and How to Achieve a Good HER Rating
Home energy efficiency is crucial in today’s environmentally conscious and economically driven world.
Design Considerations for Horse Barn Construction with Modern Materials
The Rising Trend of ICF Construction in California
To keep up with California’s strict energy standards, many builders and architects are turning to ICF construction.
4 Energy Efficient Materials to Consider for Your Next Residential Project
Energy efficiency isn’t just a trend in architecture and construction, it’s a requirement. Architects and contractors now regularly implement sustainable methods into their projects, and housing is no exception.
5 Construction Industry Trends in 2019
In 2019, construction industry trends welcome advancements in building methods and materials; however, the industry still struggles with ongoing labor shortages.