As rebuilding from the Palisades and Eaton fires gets under way, some homeowners are choosing to build differently. Instead of the usual wood framing, they’re working with a material typically ...

The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

Industry Leaders Call For Unified and Stronger Building Codes After Ian Concrete proven more durable and resilient than alternative building materials ORLANDO, FL, April 7, 2023 — Hurricane Ian, which ...

Q: If I have a concrete block home, as opposed to a wood-framed house, am I safe from having termite problems? A: Many homeowners with block homes think that termites won’t invade their property. But ...

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A mixture of cement and charcoal powder could enable houses to store a full day’s worth of energy in their concrete foundations. This new way of creating a supercapacitor – an alternative to batteries ...