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What is the Strongest Foundation for a House?
The foun­da­tion is fun­da­men­tal to the longevi­ty, strength, and struc­tur­al sound­ness of a house. Home­own­ers and pro­fes­sion­als often ask, Which foun­da­tion is the most effec­tive for a house?” Find out here!
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.
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A Guide to Selecting the Best Siding for Your ICF Wall
Build­ing an ICF house allows for the appli­ca­tion of many types of exte­ri­or fin­ish­es. The choice of exte­ri­or fin­ish comes down to your per­son­al deci­sion, cost, and local styles.
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How to Design Flood Resistant Basement Walls
The Best Framing Option for Texas Coastal Homes
The Best Framing Option for Texas Coastal Homes
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Build a Resilient Building Design with Fox Blocks ICFs
Resilient build­ings made with Fox Blocks ICFs will pro­tect a com­mer­cial build­ing’s integri­ty against severe winds, flood­ing, earth­quakes, extreme tem­per­a­tures, and fire.
Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather
8 Tips for Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather and in Winter
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How Much Does it Cost to Build a Dental Office?
Build­ing a den­tal office involves metic­u­lous plan­ning, both in terms of design and finances. One of the most com­mon ques­tions that aris­es is, how much does it cost to build a den­tal office?” The answer can vary sig­nif­i­cant­ly based on sev­er­al fac­tors, includ­ing loca­tion, size, and cho­sen mate­ri­als, but know­ing the most impor­tant para­me­ters can help keep costs in line. This arti­cle delves into the spe­cif­ic com­po­nents and expens­es asso­ci­at­ed with build­ing a den­tal office.
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WINTERSET COMMUNITY CHURCH ADDITION
Win­ter­set Com­mu­ni­ty Church want­ed a larg­er gath­er­ing space for the local com­mu­ni­ty, so they decid­ed to add a gym­na­si­um to their wor­ship build­ing. The addi­tion had to be built quick­ly while the church was still in use, blend in seam­less­ly with the exist­ing struc­ture, and offer high noise pro­tec­tion between the church and the gym­na­si­um.