Pool House Construction: Costs, Materials, Plans, and More
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 Superior Solution to Thermal Bridging
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.
Remove Costs on your ICF Project
Two proven areas to remove costs are corners and truss wire.
Tips for Designing ICF House Plans With a Walkout Basement
The Superior Thermal Performance of ICF Lintels over Wood Lintels
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.
Tips for Building a Storm-Resistant Home in Oklahoma
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.