September/October 2012
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Turnbuckle Bracing: A Market Comparison
Project Profiles: Small Residential Winners
Tornado-Proof Housing
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Turnbuckle Bracing: A Market Comparison
Turnbuckle bracing has become industry standard. Each of the brands has advantages and unique features. This article allows a side-by-side comparison of the advantages and drawbacks of each for the first time.
Project Profiles: Small Residential Winners
At less than 3,000 sq. ft., these homes showcase how ICFs can be used to create stunning, energy efficient homes on a smaller scale.
- Groves Residence, Texas
- Graves Residence, Indiana
- Quilter Residence, California
Tornado-Proof Housing
By Kenneth Luttrell and Joseph C.E. Warnes
In the wake of the deadly 2011 tornado season, a new website seeks to explain how ICFs and EPS-concrete roof decks can create an impregnable fortress from the storm that looks just like an ordinary home.
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| Magazine Format | Digital Download Magazine, Print Mailed Magazine |
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