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...
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...
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...