BUILDING MATERIALS

ICF homes increase the comfort of your home, reduce your monthly energy bills, and, most importantly, reduce your environmental…

Polyurethane foam (PUR) insulation by spraying is characterized by a complete absence of joints and gaps, which excludes the…

If learn a few elementary techniques, such as cutting and nailing, fiber-cement siding is simple to install and goes on one plank…

The theory of strength of materials is even more straightforward than the multiplication table. In this article, I will cover the…

How to calculate the deflection and strength of a reinforced concrete beam. Examples of calculating reinforced concrete beams and…

Why do builders choose from the beginning the material for constructing the house before creating the project? We will compare the…

Plastered frame houses look beautiful and solid. Facade plaster will last at least 20 years without repair if the plasterwork is…

What are modern nails? What is better to use for the assembly of wooden frame elements? Why are nails preferable to self-tapping…

Drywall is a modern building material with large panels (usually 1.25 m by 2.50 m) with a gypsum core sandwiched between two dense…

This article will consider the basic rules of installing the wall and ceiling sheathing in the frame house. What fasteners to use…