Are Poured Basement Walls Better than CMUs for Below-Grade Construction?
Utilizing Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) for Construction in Wyoming
Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When constructing a building, ensuring its stability and resilience is critical. Two essential components that play crucial roles in building stability are shear walls and load bearing walls.
The Best Vapor Systems for Basement Walls
Understanding Current Supply Chain Woes and the Lack of Skilled and Unskilled Labor
Is ICF Construction Worth the Cost for Commercial Buildings?
ICF construction for commercial buildings has skyrocketed over the past few years. ICF benefits ranging from sound insulation to durability to building strength and disaster resistance have piqued a lot of interest for builders and architects. But it has some scratching their heads, mistakenly thinking ICF is more expensive and then wondering, “Is ICF construction cost worth it?”
Industry Standard ICF’s: Feedback from Contractors
January through April is when we plant our seeds for the year by displaying our product for the market in trade shows. I’ve participated in these trade shows for 17 years now in the ICF industry and it has always been the same old thing, but this year was notably different.
The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
Top Tips for Building a FEMA Approved Storm Shelters
How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality