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The concrete house : building solid, safe and efficient with insulating concrete forms

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: VanderWerf, Pieter A.
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: New York : Sterling, 2007, ©2007.
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300 |a 170 páginas :  |b ilustraciones en color, fotografías en color, mapa en color, tablas ;  |c 27 cm. 
500 |a Incluye índice. 
505 0 |a What is an ICF and why should I care?. The basics of construction ; Building with ICFs ; About concrete ; Concrete houses ; Disadvantages of ICF houses ; Getting more information -- Pluses and minuses of an ICF home. Energy efficiency ; In hurricanes, tornadoes,and high winds ; With wind-blown debris ; Fire resistance ; Earthquake resistance ; Flood resistance ; Resistance to explosions and impact ; Comfort ; Noise reduction ; Strength and durability ; Resistance to termites ; Design ; Financial benefits of ICFs ; Disadvantages of ICFs -- What to build the rest of the house out of. House construction 101 ; ICF basement ; Stem walls ; Exterior walls ; Mixed ICFs and wood walls ; Other things built out of ICFs ; Floors ; Roofs ; Steel framing ; Structural insulated panels -- More on energy, for fanatics. Savings ; Basic energy principles ; R-value ; Air infiltration ; Thermal mass ; Some more considerations ; Heating and cooling equipment ; Other ways to increase energy efficiency ; Trouble spots -- More on health, mold, and other things we worry about nowadays. Indoor air contaminants ; Mechanical ventilation ; Filtration ; Mold -- Finding the right people for the job. General contractor ; Subcontractors ; Developers ; Architects and engineers ; Acting as your own general contractor ; Construction manager ; Finding people ; Working with developers ; Engineers ; Other subcontractors -- Planning, even if you're impulsive. Plans and adjustments ; Availability of crew ; Sources of plans ; Level of detail in contracts ; Allowances ; Other specifics -- Special programs, incentives, and subsidies. Insurance rate ; The "fortified" program ; Energy-efficiency credits ; Canadian Energy Efficiency Certification ; Energy-efficient mortgages ; Mortgage help from Fannie, Freddie, and the FHA ; Tax credits -- Construction, and how to keep your hair during it. A story of two contractors ; Discussion ; Minimizing problems ; Inspections ; In warm climates ; Fixing problems ; Attaching things to walls ; Attaching finishes -- So you want to do it yourself. Basic concepts ; Getting training ; Other things to know about -- Living in a different kind of house. Differences ; Modifications -- Final word -- Metric equivalents chart. 
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650 7 |a Concreto armado  |9 357803 
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