Innovative Foundations
February 18, 2010 // Posted by: qwcdirect // Category: Construction & Technology, Home Construction
There are numerous solutions that may be used in the construction of foundations making them sensitive to the environment as well as efficient. Here you need to be very careful and choose the ideal method that suits your needs. The first method is fly ash concrete which is a byproduct that is produced when burning pulverized coal. Fly ash uses little energy when its being manufactured thus saving considerably.
Solid polystyrene panels are also used in the construction of foundation systems. This system employs metals or wood which provide strength once polystyrene is place around them. The exterior surfaces of the panels have to be protected from insects and moisture which may come in contact.
There’s another method which uses technology to help construct efficient foundation. It is known as the insulating concrete forms which uses polystyrene for holding concrete in place during the curing phase. This method saves on wood and provides durable foundation.