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.
Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite
5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
The Best ICF Pool Coating Options
How to Build Multi-Story Buildings Faster
Whether it’s a high-rise residential apartment building or a commercial complex, the quicker a multi-story building is constructed, the sooner it can start generating revenue.
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
Reaching the Tipping Point — ICF vs. Wood Framing
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.
Cinder Block (CMU) vs. Traditional Poured Concrete Wall Foundations
We cover the differences between CMU blocks and poured concrete foundations so that you don’t have to learn from trial and error.