What is the Function of a Tie Beam?

What is the Function of a Tie Beam?

When Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida in September 2022, it quickly became the worst storm to hit the region in 15 years. With maximum windspeeds of 150 mph, it battered every building in its path. Most of us probably don't appreciate it, but the stability of those...

What Is a Stem Wall on a Concrete Foundation?

What Is a Stem Wall on a Concrete Foundation?

Southwest Florida is a beautiful place to settle down and build your dream home. First, however, you need to make sure you build your home on a solid foundation if it's going to survive everything our climate throws at it. In 2022, Hurricane Ian cost $112.9 billion in...

The Pros and Cons of Building a Custom Home

The Pros and Cons of Building a Custom Home

In the past year, the construction of more than 1.6 million new houses has begun. Building a new house can be an exciting journey, but the problem with many new houses is that they often look the same as every other house out there. This is also the case when you buy...

To Build or Buy a House: Which Is Better?

To Build or Buy a House: Which Is Better?

If you are looking for a new home, it makes sense why you would want to spend a lot of time and effort looking for and designing "the perfect home" before signing contracts or spending any money. By informing yourself about your options, you will have a better idea of...

7 Things to Know About the Home-Building Process

7 Things to Know About the Home-Building Process

While construction has had a hard time keeping up with population growth, 912,000 single-family homes were built in 2020. Many people choose to build their own homes each year and there are a lot of great reasons for doing so. When building a custom home, you can plan...