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  1. MikeStout

    XPS under foundation: long term

    XPS under foundation appears to be structurally OK and in line with modern energy efficiency trends. But what about long term effects? Will it hold the building in 50 years time?
  2. MikeStout

    House price with time per construction method

    Timber frame seems to be getting ground and is or will be very soon the most popular construction method in this country. In Scandinavia and the US it is already the case. Still, frankly, I have my doubts. Yet, being a rational person I wonder if there is a rational reason to say that frame...
  3. MikeStout

    Cavity fill: rockwool or EPS?

    Which one is better for a new built: rockwool or EPS? Rockwool doesn't look sturdy enough. Will it fall down with time? EPS, on the other hand, needs to be fixed firmly to the inner skin. Will it stay like that? Yes, the question may seem silly, sorry.
  4. MikeStout

    Bond Beam v Control Joint

    There is something I do not understand and would be grateful for clarification. The idea of a control joint is to allow a wall to move and therefore prevent it from cracking. At the same time we put rigid elements such or a bond beam that prevent movement. Do we really need control joints in...
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