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Materials for the Structure of My
Home:
One of the most important factors to
decide on when building a home is its framework and exterior.
Listed below are three of the primary building methods that Built
Wright uses.
Wood
Frame:
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Wood frame is the most common method used in new
home construction.
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Wood Frame is very energy efficient.
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Many times it is cheaper to use wood for
framing.
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Today wood frame homes are less susceptible to
insects and decay.
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Wood Frame houses are considered "Green Houses"
because the are mostly biodegradable.
Concrete
Block:
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In tropical climates block homes act as a "Heat
Sink" and keep the house cooler in the warm months. However,
in during cold weather months the block acts in the same way and
makes it harder to heat. Which could mean an increase in
cost for heating.
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At this time the price for concrete is up and this
translates into a cost increase for block homes.
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Concrete has poor insulation value.
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Block homes have a slightly unfinished appearance
requiring extra external materials to improve its
appearance.
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Concrete block is very strong and your house will
last for generations.
Insulated Concrete Forms
(I.C.F.):
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ICF is structurally very strong.
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ICF homes are extremely energy efficient, which
offsets the initial construction costs due to savings in utility
bills.
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ICF can have R-values as high as R-50 !
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ICF homes can be constructed as fast as Wood Frame
or Block homes.
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ICF homes are extremely insect resistant.
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ICF homes, on average, cost %4 more than their
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Leon's
Quote |
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"I've always loved to build things. When I
was a child I built my first building. A fort in my back
yard. Boy, I was proud, it even had a fire place in
it. Only problem was, it was made out of tree
branches.... Yeah, you guessed it, the first time I lit
the fire was the last.... That taught me a very
important lesson. Always know your building
material."
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