Tornado-Resistant Concrete Houses
by Kenneth A. Luttrell and Joseph C. E. Warnes A new website, www.tornadoproofhouses.com, is...
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Month: September 2012
Quilter Residence
2011 Small Residential Best in Class The Quilter Residence, built on a quiet street in Laguna...
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Graves Home
2011 Small Residential 1st Runner-Up Michael Simon and Josh Harris began their construction...
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Groves Home
2011 Small Residential 2nd Runner-Up When Marvin and Dolores Groves began planning their dream...
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Turnbuckle Bracing: A Market Comparison
In the mid-to-late 1990s, a product was introduced that revolutionized the ICF industry....
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When you talk to companies doing commercial construction, you will find different pain points than residential construction companies. When making construction method decisions, most owners of commercial projects are looking at two major concerns: return on investment and marketability. Read more: buff.ly/3CYtKtu
While there are similarities between residential and commercial construction decisions, it is not surprising that some factors are far more pertinent to commercial building decisions. Read more: buff.ly/41e3YeF
Water intrusion is one of the biggest problems for any building. The big advantage for ICF walls is that they �do not promote mold or mildew and will not rot or decay. But water still can make its way through an ICF wall assembly if certain procedures are not followed. Read more: buff.ly/3YSMLEK
When asked whether ICF is really the best product, in many (most?) cases, the answer ought to be a resounding “Yes.” But, promoting ICF in situations where it is not truly beneficial to the client is detrimental to the industry as a whole. Read more: buff.ly/48nvFmX
