Information about concrete homes and ICF construction including environmental benefits, LEED, concrete house cost, how ICFs work, and more.

Get a step-by-step overview of how to build concrete retaining walls. See examples of poured concrete walls and learn about the construction process.

Just how much you'll save depends on many factors, including the thickness of the walls, the number and types of windows and doors in your home, ceiling insulation, the size and …

May 28, 2020 · You can build concrete safe rooms that withstand such impacts using a variety of methods: cast-in-place concrete, concrete blocks, 4- and 6-inch flat ICF walls, and 6-inch …

Jan 20, 2021 · Information about decorative concrete walls including seat walls, architectural walls, vertical surfaces both interior and exterior, and information about retaining walls and …

Jul 7, 2020 · When deciding what walls get waterproofed, follow this basic rule: Waterproof any foundation wall that has earth on one side and usable space on the other, including crawl …

Concrete Calculator - Figure out how much concrete you'll need for your footings. You can look up the recommended footing size, based on the size and type of house and the bearing capacity …

Jun 30, 2020 · Concrete footings may also be needed for projects such as a deck, pergola, retaining wall or other types of construction. If you know your soil bearing capacity, following …

Information on vertical concrete overlays including design options, mix design, coloring and wall texture options, and training tips.

Read about them here to get ideas for your concrete home project. Find out how the projects were designed and created, what techniques and products were used, and any special challenges …