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2. Insulating concrete form - Wikipedia

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   Insulating concrete form or insulated concrete form (ICF) is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs.

3. Basement - Wikipedia

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   In monolithic architecture, large parts of the building are made of concrete; in insulating concrete form construction, the concrete walls may be hidden with an exterior finish or siding. Inside the structure, a single Lally column , steel basement jack, wooden column or support post may hold up the floor above in a small basement.

4. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Waterproofing an existing basement begins with excavating to the bottom sides of the footings. Once excavated, the walls are then power washed and allowed to dry. The dry walls are sealed with a waterproofing membrane, [3] and new drainage tiles (weeping tiles) are placed at the side of the footing.

5. The cheapest ways to build a house, and the most affordable ...

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   Prefab panels: Prefabricated panels are walls constructed in a factory and shipped to your home site. Building your interior walls in this manner can save on construction and labor costs.

6. List of construction methods - Wikipedia

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   Concrete is a mix of cement and water plus an aggregate such as sand or stone. Its compression strength means it can support heavy weights. [5] Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) cam be used for home construction. They are made by pouring concrete between rigid panels, often made out of polystyrene foam. Rebar can provide additional strength ...

7. 50 Times Cheap Fixes Had A Major Impact On Home Life - AOL

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   Insulation and air sealing. There was a cold window and a tiny draft I had just stuck putty into keep the cold out. ... DIY fire pit was about $50 worth of retaining wall blocks, also completely ...