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Concrete In The Cold
There’s been plenty of freezing rain over the last few days and for some reason, I thought it would be a bright idea to climb up on the roof to take the photo above. I saw the truck (and more … Continue reading
Poured Foundation
It’s been a few weeks, and we’ve made quite a lot of progress on the house. We had evaluated a number of manufacturers, but ultimately decided upon Nudura for our ICF foundation. Paul Stevens and his crew from Stevens Construction … Continue reading
Fawning Over Foundations
When it comes to foundation construction in Canada, there are essentially 3 methods to consider: Block, Poured or ICF. Each is made with concrete, they all must be constructed on top of a concrete footing, and proper waterproofing, insulation and … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Eco / Green, Materials
Tagged block, concrete, foundation, ICFs, walls
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Under The Garage
I don’t believe this is particularly common, but we’re planning on building two extra rooms in our basement by excavating the space under our garage. In a typical garage, the floor is simply a concrete slab that sits on top … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture & Design, Construction, Materials
Tagged concrete, Construction, floor, foundation, garage, ICF, insulation, walls
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