The Spokesman-Review

Creating a doorway in a concrete block wall

DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ask the Builder: Poured or block, concrete walls need reinforcement

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...
News 6 WKMG

Drilling into concrete: How to hang something from a block wall

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The Spokesman-Review

What’s better: A poured foundation or block?

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...
New Atlas

Carbon-capturing concrete walls conceal a quirky Japanese house

The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...
The Business Journals

Rebuilding for resilience: Building back better with concrete block

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires sweeping ...
Palm Beach Post

Create a doorway in a concrete block wall

Question: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior ...