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…and soil characteristics. Poured Concrete Walls Poured concrete is more popular…
…into the mold to form the walls. Concrete walls should be created as a continuous pour…
…the home. Reinforced Block and Concrete Walls Block foundations use cinder blocks…

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…insulated concrete forms used for walls, roof and floor ICF's are long, reinforced…
…integrated with the concrete floor, deck, or roof. The forms are made of expanded polystyrene…
…Forms are designed to integrate into concrete walls, creating a completely sealed system…

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…other sides and perhaps the roof with earth. The covered sides…
…topping can be added to wooden roof planks, and cement "parging…
…tile and masonry, as well as concrete walls, floors, and ceilings…
…estimated to be about half that of concrete. Walls can be made even thicker with…

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…sun and snow will slowly deteriorate a roof s integrity, leaving it subject to leaking…
…KTM Roofing. workmanship around the roof s flashing, vents, gutters and other…
…thorough and frequent inspection of the roof and the attic space, replacement of damaged…

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…protection is adding bracing to gable end roof framing. This is something that only a…
…contractor should do. Brace Gable End Roof Framing Gable end roofs are more susceptible…
…framing of the gable end and the rest of the roof is not adequately braced to resist the…

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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation Cathedral ceilings can be insulated using fabric…
…insulation in place between rafters and against the underside of the roof. Your roof is the point of contact between the house and the outside. Insulating…

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…Concrete is poured into the forms to create footings for the concrete walls. Photo credit: info for building The footings have…
…reinforcing or rebar embedded in them in preparation for the concrete walls that will be poured on top. Photo credit: info for building…

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