How to Design a Building for Passive Survivability
17 Innovative Construction Trends for 2020
Cavity vs. Continuous Insulation: Discover the Best Option for Maximum Efficiency
5 Alternative Building Methods that Can Improve Profits and Productivity
Improving profits without sacrificing quality — the ultimate goal of all homebuilders. Here are five alternative building methods that can improve your net profit margin by saving time and money.
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
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!
Vertical vs. Horizontal ICF: Pros and Cons
Both vertical and horizontal ICFs construction create moisture- and disaster-resistant walls with excellent R‑values. But which is the better ICF wall?
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.
Comparing Costs of Concrete Block vs Wood Frame Construction and a Better Alternative to Both