Building a House with Wood

[Harvey]

Correct. But I do like the insulated concrete foam foundation. It's well insulated and allows for deep window sills.

You favor deep sills in the basement?

 

[Campgottagopee]

This project is as much about keeping the builder on my side as anything. If he thinks I'm a stupid ass know it all flatlander it won't go well. When he is insistent, I relent. When there is a choice for me, he lets me know.

You're a wise man, Harv.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

This project is as much about keeping the builder on my side as anything. If he thinks I'm a stupid ass know it all flatlander it won't go well. When he is insistent, I relent. When there is a choice for me, he lets me know.

You're a wise man, Harv.

Absolutely. Knowledge without arrogance.

Yes, I like the deep window sills. Our place is Adirondacky and with a walk-out basement. The deep sills make it feel like a house built in the 1880's, but with level floors and no drafts.

 

[Harvey]

Yes, I like the deep window sills. Our place is Adirondacky and with a walk-out basement. The deep sills make it feel like a house built in the 1880's, but with level floors and no drafts.

I like it. Having lived in old houses all my life, the idea of insulating the basement is exciting. nerd alert

 

[gorgonzola]

Ask your guy about ICF (insulated concrete form) foundation walls, availability and common use (=$) is somewhat regional, not sure about southern daks. if not just go with IBS

 

[Campgottagopee]

Ask your guy about ICF (insulated concrete form) foundation walls, availability and common use (=$) is somewhat regional, not sure about southern daks. if not just go with IBS

I believe they're used there. My BIL is an ADK home builder and uses them often.

BTW.... Gorg knows building shit. Juss sayin'

 

[Sbob]

Ask your guy about ICF (insulated concrete form) foundation walls, availability and common use (=$) is somewhat regional, not sure about southern daks. if not just go with IBS

I’ve noticed a few houses locally using them for above ground walls as well.Nice Tornado protection.

My Brother in-law used Superior Walls

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I’ve seen them used in a couple places. Nice if you’re finishing the basement. They have to be braced while backfilling. And seen what happens when they aren’t installed correctly.

 

[witch hobble]

We are high on a ridge, it could be prudent?

We used them on the Bear Mountain patrol shack when it was built back in ‘05.

 

[Cork]

I’ve noticed a few houses locally using them for above ground walls as well.Nice Tornado protection.

My Brother in-law used Superior Walls

Custom Precast Concrete Foundations | Superior Walls

Superior Walls has been America's leader in precast concrete foundations for over 40 years. We offer quality, energy-friendly, custom designs. Contact us!

www.superiorwalls.com

I’ve seen them used in a couple places. Nice if you’re finishing the basement. They have to be braced while backfilling. And seen what happens when they aren’t installed correctly.

Superior walls are junk, plain and simple. I have seen many disasters with homes due to the superior walls, and the way that they were installed. It's a crap product with voodoo attached

 

[Sbob]

Superior walls are junk, plain and simple. I have seen many disasters with homes due to the superior walls, and the way that they were installed. It's a crap product with voodoo attached