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Topics for building foundations include wood, concrete, insulating concrete forms, frost-protected shallow foundations, waterproofing, and more.
Consider using the products below to take advantage of their potential to provide one or more of the following in the homes you build: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality & Durability, Environmental Performance, and Safety.
Guides for designing and building various types of construction
Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real life applications
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Case Study on the Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation Technology
The decision of who can design an FPSF is usually dependent on local regulations and the building department's position.
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Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Construction Demonstration Homes
This study examines construction methods, builder perceptions, homeowner perceptions, costs, thermal performance, and energy efficiency, as these issues are impacted by the decision to use an ICF product.
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Lintel Testing for Reduced Shear Reinforcement in Insulating Concrete Form Systems
The purpose of this test program is to investigate the structural capacity and performance of the concrete lintels typically used in ICF construction.
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PATH Technology Inventory Review
This report describes the process and results of a short-term activity initiated by the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) to review and identify technologies in the 162-item PATH Technology Inventory that should be high-priority candidates for a concerted PATH technology transfer or diffusion effort.
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TechPractices: 21st Century Townhomes, Bowie, MD
In 1996 the NAHB Research Center, Inc. built four 21st Century Townhouses to test, demonstrate, gain experience, and disseminate information about innovative home building products, systems, and technologies.
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TechPractices: AFM Study House, Minneapolis, MN
Using readily available building technologies, such as insulating concrete forms (ICFs) and structural insulated panels (SIPs), this 4,964 sf home has an average winter heating bill of approximately $48 per month. Many of the technologies have the added benefit of reducing on-site labor.
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TechPractices: Bentley Residence, Steamboat Springs, CO
This 3,000 sf custom home is for a client who desires to showcase resource efficiency and recycled materials.
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TechPractices: Bill Eich Construction, Spirit Lake, IA
Bill Eich Construction is a residential builder/remodeler located in Spirit Lake Iowa. They have been using frost protected shallow foundations (FPSF) in all their projects since 1985
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TechPractices: Bob Schmitt Homes, OH
Keeping customers comfortable while lowering their energy bills is a goal of most energy-efficient builders. Bob Schmitt Homes (BSH) does this by equipping about 80 percent of their new homes with geothermal systems for heating and cooling and hot water.
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TechPractices: Dunrite Construction Inc., Rolling Meadows Subdivision, Dover, DE
Paul Keeley, of Dunrite Construction, has taken his small residential construction firm a couple steps beyond a simple awareness of R-values, making energy performance a cornerstone of his company.
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TechPractices: Grove at Patuxent Woods, Patuxent City, MD
In this project for seven affordable houses, it was possible to concentrate shared wastewater treatment systems in areas of the site with adequate soil conditions, allowing four houses to route their septic to a fifth lot, while two other houses shared a septic field.
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TechPractices: Northern Enterprise Homes, Hartford, CT
Northern Enterprise Home Manufacturing, a new company located in Hartford Connecticut, is a pioneer in constructing homes with pre-cast foundations walls.
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TechPractices: Ryan Homes, The Cornell, Rochester, NY
The Cornell is an efficient but small two-story colonial built as a more energy-saving version of an existing Ryan model noted for its efficiency. The Cornell is less expensive to build than the older model and more energy efficient.
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Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real
life applications
Frequently asked questions, answered by home building professionals
Recommended Web resources for additional information
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A Citizen's Guide to Radon
A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon.
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Building Construction Solutions Inc.
The CAPP Device is a limited use tool that is used to place anchor bolts in wet concrete.
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Climatic Data for Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
This website provides U.S. builders, designers, and code officials with the air freezing index (AFI) data necessary to employ Frost Protected Shallow Foundation (FPSF) technology.
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Concrete Foundations Association of North America (CFA)
The resource for contractors, producers, engineers and suppliers in the Concrete Foundation Industry.
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Concrete Materials Calculators
Calculators from concrete.com to help estimate volumn of concrete needed for a pour or placement, to fill a block, or to fill a column.
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Concrete Network
Information for designing and building concrete foundations, decks, homes and more.
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Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute strives to increase the use of reinforced concrete in the construction industry. Their site has several Engineering Data Reports that are of interest to the homebuilding industry.
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Concrete Solutions from Tennessee Ready Mixed Concrete Association
At TRMCA, you can Ask the Expert about any question or problem you run into while working with concrete or planning a concrete project. They also offer calculators and converters.
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Foundation Performance Association
Foundation Performance Association (FPA) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and professional standards of light foundation design, engineering, construction, inspection and repair. Technical papers and research material available on this site.
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Foundation Repair Network
FoundationRepairNetwork.com is a resource for both homeowners and engineers (and others in the building community) to get solid information about foundation repair.
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ICF Web
Purchase publications, find products and professionals, and get answers about Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF).
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ICFA - Insulating Concrete Form Association
The Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) promotes the use of ICFs, and helps overcome obstacles to industry growth. This site has a lot of technical information for builders.
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Insulating Concrete Form Association
The business association representing the ICF industry through promotion, codes and
standards, research, partnering and education.
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Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
MCAA represents masonry contractors and suppliers in national legislative and political affairs, codes and standards composition, workforce development, education, market promotion and general industry advocacy. Their offers publications and resources for members, building professionals, and consumers.
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Masonry Advisory Council - Fire Safety
Some online articles to help you determine the fire rating of a given assembly.
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National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
Provides information about concrete block, concrete paving units, segmental concrete retaining walls and more.
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National Training Center for Stone and Masonry Trades
Training seminars and publications for the Stone and Masonry Trades.
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NPCA - National Precast Concrete Association
National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) is dedicated to expanding the use of quality precast concrete. Visit this site for technical information and articles from MC Magazine ("manufactured concrete").
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Permanent Buildings and Foundations Magazine
Permanent Buildings and Foundations is a business news magazine for concrete builders. Review past issues and related news stories on this website.
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PWFS - Permanent Wood Foundation System Institute
A lot of information about installing Permanent Wood Foundation Systems.
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Resource Conservation House Video
Available at the NAHB Research Center Bookstore, this professional-quality VHS video shows the house in various phases of construction. Features shown include: cast-in-place concrete foundation forming system utilizing panels made with post-consumer polystyrene recycle; frost-protected shallow foundation under the garage slab; steel framing; wallboard containing recycled wastepaper; hard-board siding made from sawmill scrap; ceiling panels and insulation made with newsprint recycle; energy-efficient windows; earth-coupled heat pump; roof panels made from recycled computer housings; and deck materials or trim made from wood substitute products.
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SWRI - Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute
The Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute (SWRI) is an international trade association that represents the commercial sealant, waterproofing and restoration construction industry.
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The Masonry Society
The Masonry Society is a professional, technical, and educational association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge on masonry. This site has information about the association's services and publications.
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Torque Lock™
The Torque Lock™ Staple is used to repair structural cracks on any solid cement based surface.
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