StructuresICF Construction (The Lego House)What is ICF? Imagine building a house out of giant styrofoam Lego blocks. Then you put steel bars…Daniel SobradoSeptember 07, 2024 1 min
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StructuresCrawlspaces (Why lift your house?)What is a Crawlspace? Instead of pouring your floor directly on the dirt (Slab on Grade)... You…Daniel SobradoJuly 15, 2024 1 min
StructuresFormworks (Why are they so expensive?)The Invisible Cost You look at your contractor's quote. Line item: Formworks... ₱350,000. You spit…Daniel SobradoJuly 14, 2024 1 min
StructuresConcrete Curing (Don't mess this up)Watching Concrete Dry (Literally) So you poured your beams. They look grey. They look hard. You're…Daniel SobradoJuly 10, 2024 1 min