Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Understanding insurance is key when building a new home — for both homeowners and builders.
The New Basement: A Modern Housing Innovation
Basements are no longer a scary, damp, and musty area. Learn about the new basement and how it has become the modern housing innovation it is today.
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.
ICF Houses Still Standing After Storms
Can the plastic webs be detected by using stud finders?
A stud finder typically uses the density of materials to locate studs. The polypropylene (plastic) web material will show up on high quality density stud finders. Note, the webs in Fox Blocks are spaced at 8″ (200 mm) on center and will be continuous vertically on each side of the wall.
Building Blocks: The Essentials of Modern and Efficient Elementary School Construction
WOC 2011 - Great Kick Off
Traveling back to my home/office in Atlanta from the recent World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas, I was able to reflect on some of our company’s recent achievements. The recent World of Concrete show gave our company a platform or perfect opportunity to…
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Florida Homeowners Insurance
Florida homeowners often grapple with some of the nation’s highest insurance rates due to the state’s high susceptibility to hurricanes and severe storms.
The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
The Backbone of Modern Construction: Steel Reinforced Concrete Walls