Formwork

Posted on April 01, 2010

Super-Insulated Slab Foundations

By Alan Gibson

Compacted drainage stone and a thick layer of foam prevent frost damage and keep... More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Foundation, Insulating Foundations, Sitework, Insulating Concrete Forms

Posted on December 01, 2008

Using Bending Rail

By Chas Bridge

Laminating a curved stair rail takes sturdy forms and a lot of clamps. More

Tags: Molding Millwork and Trim, Stairs, Outdoor Rooms, 3D Technology, Decks

Posted on May 01, 2008

Beyond the Basics With ICFs

By Victor Rasilla

Curved walls and arch-topped openings are possible with standard blocks. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Insulated Foundation Systems, Reinforced Concrete, Concrete Blocks, Insulating Foundations

Posted on March 01, 2008

Building With Precast Concrete Panels

By Andrew Wormer

Produce industrial-strength energy-efficient homes with hollow-core planks and... More

Tags: Lumber, Panels, Reinforced Concrete, Concrete Strength, Lumber

Posted on March 01, 2008

On the Job: ICF Retaining Wall

By Shawn Gokey

ICF retaining wall; no-sweat plumbing; overhead lift trailer More

Tags: Insulated Foundation Systems, Retaining Walls, Concrete, Insulating Concrete Forms, Formwork

Vaughan Mfg. V5 Steel-Handle Hammer

By Patrick McCombe

If your brand of contracting entails building wood forms, check out Vaughan's V5... More

Tags: Casework, Vaughan Manufacturing, Tools of the Trade, Formwork, Hand Tools

Posted on January 19, 2008

Vaughan Mfg. V5 Steel-Handle Hammer

By Patrick McCombe

If your brand of contracting entails building wood forms, check out Vaughan's V5... More

Tags: Casework, Vaughan Manufacturing, Poured Walls, Formwork, Hand Tools

Footing Forms

Forget funky footing forms -- step up production with these new systems. More

Tags: Lumber, Panels, Metal, Tools of the Trade, Formwork

Posted on April 01, 2007

Wet-Set Mudsills

By John Spier

With careful layout, placing sills directly into the wet concrete can save time. More

Tags: Foundation, Windows, Dimensional Lumber Floors, Framing, Concrete

Posted on April 01, 2007

Letters

Forming foundation walls; warranty caution; more More

Tags: 3D Technology, Anderson, IN, Concrete , Formwork, Warranties