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Product Focus: ICFs and SIPs

June 1, 2017

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This month's product focus features products from Omni Block, NUDURA, and more.

Reasons to Use EIFS

Designer says why a 22-story high resort was built using more than 100,000 square feet of EIFS.

George Arco

January 1, 2017

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Steps away from the boardwalk on South Carolina’s Grand Strand is Ocean 22, one of the most luxurious new resorts on Myrtle Beach.

SIPs "Go Gray": Graphite Polystyrene Insulating Cores

Joe Pasma P.E

November 1, 2016

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What the new graphite polystyrene (gps) insulating cores mean for the building industry.

Casino Enlists Metal Panels for Exterior Durability

August 12, 2016

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Hurricane Katrina hit Biloxi, Mississippi in the summer of 2005, destroying nearly all the infrastructure on the coast, including the Palace Casino Resort. Ten years later, investments in the area have revitalized the shoreline and brought the city back to life.

The Benefits of an ICF Home

Paul Hubble

April 1, 2016

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Energy cost savings, reduced noise, and healthier environments draw many homeowners to building a concrete house.

Product Focus: ICFs and SIPs

March 1, 2016

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This month's product focus features ICFs and SIPs from NUDURA, Omni Block, and more.

Perimeter Fire Containment

PFC system solutions can help alleviate the pressure building designers face to get it right.

Angie Ogino

February 4, 2016

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In the event of a multi-story building fire, the first line of defense for the occupants is the integrity of the building design.

Product Focus: ICFs & SIPs

July 1, 2014

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Product focus on ICFs and SIPs, featuring products from Fox Blocks, Premier SIPs, and more.

Alternative Building Models: Insulated Concrete Forms

An Alternative Model of Building

John Wyatt

March 3, 2014

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Insulated concrete forms continue their upward climb as a viable, energy efficient system for builders.

Residential Air Sealing

Evolving energy codes and growing homeowner demands for energy-efficient homes are making air sealing an increasingly hot topic within the residential building industry.

Dave Wolf, Ph.D.

February 3, 2014

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Today’s builders are challenged with delivering homes that will pass codes and exceed buyer expectations for energy efficiency without compromising job site efficiency and profitability.