What is the Optimal Foundation Wall Thickness
What is the Optimal Foundation Wall Thickness?
A con­crete foun­da­tion wal­l’s thick­ness plays an inte­gral role in its long-term strength and dura­bil­i­ty. Local build­ing codes man­date the foun­da­tion spec­i­fi­ca­tions, address­ing con­di­tions that affect the foun­da­tion thick­ness.
Fortified home cosntruction
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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Debunking the Most Common ICF Homes Problems Myths
Debunk the most com­mon ICF home prob­lems myths and uncov­er the real facts about insu­lat­ed con­crete form con­struc­tion and per­for­mance.
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HERS Index vs Energy Star
Ener­gy effi­cien­cy in homes is vital for both eco­nom­ic and envi­ron­men­tal rea­sons, which is why builders have robust tools like the HERS Index and Ener­gy Star rat­ings to gauge and improve the ener­gy per­for­mance of build­ings.
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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.
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Building for Durability: The 7 Strongest Building Materials for Residential Construction
Build­ing a home involves care­ful plan­ning and metic­u­lous con­struc­tion. The mate­ri­als used can dra­mat­i­cal­ly impact the dura­bil­i­ty, aes­thet­ics, and com­fort of the home. This arti­cle will explore the sev­en most durable build­ing mate­ri­als for res­i­den­tial con­struc­tion, and pro­vide insights into the strongest mate­r­i­al for build­ing a house and the longest-last­ing build­ing mate­ri­als avail­able today​.
ICF Walls Are Less Expensive Than CMU
ICF Walls Are Less Expensive Than CMU
Many con­trac­tors ask us the same ques­tion: Is ICF more expen­sive than CMU? Here’s why ICF walls are less expen­sive than CMU and offer bet­ter ben­e­fits.
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Tips for Building a Storm-Resistant Home in Oklahoma
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Different Ways to Build a House: 7 Best Options for New Construction
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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!