A detached concrete garage built with the insulated concrete block forms is wind and fire resistant. They also create energy-efficient and moisture-resistant detached garages. Moreover, the concrete block garages provide the design flexibility that can accommodate any garage plan, and because it is fast and simple to install, it saves time and money during the
Insulated concrete forms have a load of benefits for homeowners. They’re energy efficient, help soundproof your home, and make for a stronger, more durable building. But to get all of these benefits, what you need is a builder who is not only familiar with the system, but who can also build in the style and
With safety, durability, and pricing becoming more important factors in the construction of new buildings, the demand for a more efficient building material has been rising for a while. Especially with the increase of extreme weather like tornadoes and hurricanes, homeowners and construction companies have been searching for a new way to make safer and
If you’ve ever undertaken a landscaping project on your property with the intent of putting up one or more decorative walls, you know exactly just how much of a mess the entire thing can be. Up until now, decorative retaining walls have been built with the age-old method of using concrete masonry units. Attempting to
Architects combat the increasing cost of construction by choosing to incorporate alternative building methods into their designs. The NAHB reported that in 2011 the cost of construction was $80 per square foot. In 2013, it increased to $95 per square foot. The reasons for increasing construction costs include rising material costs, labor shortages, stricter building
The tiny house movement has been growing in popularity steadily over the last several years. As plans improve and more people begin to downsize, these small homes measuring less than 400 square feet in size are beginning to seem like a better option for a diverse group of people. Tiny homes are easy to heat
Building a sustainable community saves money and natural resources. Sustainable communities also promote the well-being of present and future generations. The methods and materials required for sustainable development promote energy-efficiency, durability, and excellent indoor air quality. Sustainable building methods and materials also reduce their impact on the environment by limiting waste, reducing the use of
House framing gives a home support and shape and provides the shell for the outer coverings. The primary considerations of a builder, when selecting a framing material, take into account the project’s initial material and labor costs and the long-term expenses to the homeowner. Understandably, the many house framing options available make it challenging to
Today’s office building developers demand structures that provide financial benefits during and after construction. A predicted jump in office building construction of 6.9 percent, provides builders the opportunity to compete for many new office building projects. Builders looking for a competitive edge should include these four trends aimed at ensuring financial savings: sustainability, excellent indoor
An ideal wall system for a modern Adobe style home would be an insulated concrete form (ICF) wall assembly. The design flexibility of ICF Blocks allows for the thick, round-edged walls of an Adobe style home. In addition, ICF Blocks create energy-efficient Adobe homes that are durable and disaster-resistant. Traditional Adobe Style Homes Traditional Adobe
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