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The Integrated Design Process (IDP) and Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
An Issue of Mold
Indoor air qual­i­ty (IAQ) has always been an impor­tant issue, whether or not we’ve real­ized it.
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CMU Walls: Advantages, Disadvantages and A Better Option
Insu­lat­ed con­crete form blocks pro­vide a host of advan­tages over tra­di­tion­al CMUs, includ­ing bet­ter ener­gy effi­cien­cy, eas­i­er con­struc­tion, and improved resilience.
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Net Zero House Cost: What Homeowners Can Expect to Spend
Build­ing a new home starts with a series of tech­ni­cal choic­es that define long-term per­for­mance.
How to Deal with the Rising Cost of Insulation
How to Deal with the Rising Cost of Insulation
A com­bi­na­tion of ongo­ing short­ages and increas­ing demand has led to high­er prices for fiber­glass insu­la­tion. What is the best way to deal with it?
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Aluminum Stud Problems and a Better Alternative
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House Foundation Types: Understanding Structural Choices Below Grade
A home’s per­for­mance begins at the ground inter­face. Foun­da­tions trans­fer struc­tur­al loads, sta­bi­lize the build­ing, and resist move­ment caused by soil and mois­ture.
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Get to Know Us: Large-Scale Commercial Project Team
In this arti­cle, Randy Daniels and DC Mangimel­li, two pas­sion­ate team lead­ers dri­ven to assist in the suc­cess of ICF com­mer­cial projects for clients across the coun­try, share their insights, val­ues and an inside look into their every­day work and accom­plish­ments with com­mer­cial ICF instal­la­tion.
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Duplex vs. Multiplex: Choosing the Right Investment
Duplex or mul­ti­plex: which is the bet­ter invest­ment? Learn the dif­fer­ences, pros, and cons to make the right choice for your prop­er­ty goals!
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How to Build a Self-Storage Facility
As urban areas expand and avail­able space becomes lim­it­ed, the need for self-stor­age facil­i­ties is on the rise. Select­ing the right con­struc­tion mate­ri­als is key to ensur­ing a facility’s dura­bil­i­ty, ener­gy effi­cien­cy, and long-term suc­cess.