Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations. Story by Bob Vila • 1mo. ... When using insulated concrete forms, they remain in place and insulate the home. Reinforced Block and Concrete Walls.

After the blocks are installed, concrete is poured into the installation. Photo courtesy of Nexcem Cement bonded wood fiber insulated concrete forms (ICFs) were originally, commercially produced ...

CNW/ - Quebec-based companies Isobloc, known for its high-performance, durable insulated concrete blocks, and CarbiCrete, a world leader in decarbonized concrete, are proud to announce ...

SANFORD — When Chris Genest was building his Comfort Block home, folks in his Kennebunkport neighborhood weren’t sure just what was in the offing. As the building progressed, they saw a ...

Harter said the walls of a frame house typically are rated at R 11, while the walls of concrete block homes — which usually have three-quarters of an inch of insulation between the block and the ...

The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) recognizes this difference and requires continuous insulation on steel and concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall assemblies. Some building pros assume ...

Our family is growing, and we need more living space. I plan to convert our garage into a bedroom and build a carport. What is the most efficient way to ...

Fox Blocks, a division of Omaha-based Airlite Plastics Co., announced Tuesday that it will acquire major assets of Reward Wall Systems Inc. effective Feb. 15, 2014. The terms were not ...