8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.
Understanding ICC 500 Storm Shelter Requirements and the Best Materials to Utilize
How to Build a 4-Hour Fire Wall: Thickness, Materials, and Assembly
How Much Does an ICF House Cost to Build?
The Best Insulative Building Material for Cold Storage Warehouse Construction
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.
10 Cattle Barn Designs and Ideas to Optimize a Cattle Barn
Living with a Safe Foundation
Build to Resist Tornadoes: Storm Safe ICF Structures
Research by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center has demonstrated that ICF walls better protect occupants of houses from windblown debris, than frame walls. Being hit by windblown debris is the most common cause of injury during tornadoes.
Beach House Foundation Requirements: 4 Key Considerations for Your Home