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How Long Does It Take to Frame a House?
Won­der­ing how long it takes to frame a house? Dis­cov­er the key fac­tors that influ­ence the time­line and what to expect dur­ing the fram­ing process!
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10 Ways to Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates
Home­own­ers insur­ance is essen­tial for pro­tect­ing your prop­er­ty and assets, but it does­n’t have to break the bank. Learn­ing how to low­er home insur­ance pre­mi­ums can lead to sub­stan­tial sav­ings.
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10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Concrete
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12 Home Building Ideas for Your New Construction
Build­ing a new home starts with a series of tech­ni­cal choic­es that define long-term per­for­mance. Every sys­tem, from struc­ture to HVAC, must work togeth­er for ener­gy effi­cien­cy, com­fort, and dura­bil­i­ty.
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Staying Safe: Fortified Construction Protects Your Home & Family
For­ti­fied home con­struc­tion refers to using mate­ri­als and tech­niques in com­bi­na­tion with one anoth­er to make your home stronger and more resilient as a shel­ter.
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How to Build a Bowling Alley from Foundation to Finish with ICF Advantages
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.
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Cavity vs. Continuous Insulation: Discover the Best Option for Maximum Efficiency
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5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
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Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types: Building Strength and Stability
Every struc­ture, from tow­er­ing sky­scrap­ers to qui­et fam­i­ly homes, relies on rebar to pro­vide the strength and sta­bil­i­ty that con­crete alone can­not deliv­er.