Can I Reuse an Old Foundation on a New Build?
If you’re looking to live in a prime location but there’s no land available, you might consider buying…
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Foundations: Covers the design and construction of a building’s foundation
Are Ground Screws the Foundation Choice for a Sustainable Future?
For decades, concrete has been the standard go-to solution for our house foundations, but there's an innovative alternative that's transforming how we think about building: ground screws.
StopDigging
StopDigging is the international market leader in groundscrew design, specification and installation. The company provides nationwide installation of building code compliant pile foundations in New Zealand, and have solutions for a very wide range of applications and geotechnical parameters.
House and deck foundations, solar racking systems, public boardwalks and transportable building foundations are just some of the many applications for a ground screw foundation system.
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The Risinger Build: Episode 4 – Existing Slab Retrofit & New Foundation
On Episode 4 of the Risinger Build Matt dives into the essential steps of constructing his own high-performance home, starting with the foundation phase.
The Risinger Build: Episode 3 – Under Slab Plumbing & Electrical Plan
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Ringer Build series, where Matt’s construction is underway! In this episode, Matt…
Thinking of Building with SIPs? Everything You Need to Know
SIPs’ ability to achieve extremely low air leakage rates demonstrates their potential to create highly energy-efficient homes. The real-world examples of achieving air tightness below 0.3 ACH50 are truly impressive and bode well for the energy-efficient housing of the future.
Daliform
Daliform Group is a leading manufacturer of plastic products for the construction industry, offering innovative solutions such as disposable formwork for ventilated crawl spaces, foundations, and rainwater collection tanks. Their disposable formwork also supports large spans of lightened reinforced concrete slab casting on-site, allowing for greater flexibility and adaptability. Plus, their products go beyond construction as their grids support driveway floors and substrate consolidation, while their air distribution systems offer versatile applications for waste stabilization and food product storage. Daliform Group strives to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly future with their drainage solutions that promote environmental conservation.
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Dywidag
DYWIDAG - Extending infrastructure lifespans through innovative solutions. Specializing in geotechnics, post-tensioning, stay cables, maintenance, monitoring, and concrete technologies. Making infrastructure safer, stronger, and smarter.
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Why You Should Consider Pier and Beam Foundations for Your House Build Project
Pier and beam foundations offer extra height protection from flooding and the potential to create a better thermal envelope. Yes, it might cost more, but in the grand scheme of things, the additional cost is not considerable when you factor in the benefits gained.
How much Insulation Do I Need in my house build?
Matt and Steve Baczek talk about how much insulation is the RIGHT amount in your build with a Building Science R-Value Chart!