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Technology Tips: Housing construction has vastly improved (MS) -- The advancement of building technologies is making home ownership today a far more valuable asset. One illustration of this is an innovative system for building concrete walls, which over time, is expected to totally eclipse the old wood-frame method. This new level of ingenuity in modern construction means that the best of the builders need to re-train continuously to stay ahead of the curve on the latest -- and greenest - - materials, methods, systems, and techniques. "Where in the past buildings were cre- ated by parts and pieces, the focus now is on integrated systems for top efficien- cy," says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a lead- ing name in construction technology. "And most decisions start with the walls, ceil- ings and floors." locking forms delivered to the con- struction site. "Each form is designed with two stay-in-place panels of polystyrene connected with a hinged folding web, making transportation easy and assembly quick, with no waste," says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading name in construction technology. "The forms (like Lego) are stacked, reinforced, and then filled with concrete, creat- ing the industry's strongest walls." home-misc home-interior home-exterior environment thinkgreen think green technology ThinkGreenMicroSite "Indeed, most people want the strongest, most attractive, and most energy efficient structure pos- sible, and therefore the total building envelope requires careful con- sideration," he said. To get an inside look at this concrete option, and its benefits, go to www.nudura.com. Builders regularly use this site as a resource. Benfits of Concrete The wall-building Nudura system consists of pre-assembled, inter- Dependable Service Me and My Bobcat B Clayton Allen - Owner Red Bluff Area • 949-6162 • Auger • Backhoe • 5 ft. Bucket • 5 Yard Dump Trailer Footings - Spreading Gravel, Dirt, Sand Bark, etc. - Dirt Removal - Landscaping - Drilling Post Holes - Stump Removal and much more. SMALL PLACES AND BACKYARDS MY SPECIALTY 10 - 2010 Tehama County CONTRACTORS GUIDE C Great Hr. Rates The building industry views this innovation as a win-win for all involved: the architects get unlim- ited design possibilities; builders cut their construction time in half; and the homeowner has the satisfaction of choosing a major green compo- nent for their house. The Nudura wall system contributes to stan- dards set by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) the international benchmark for sustainable high performance build- ings. "A concrete building envelope of this kind delivers twice the ener- gy efficiency of stick-frame walls," Blyth continued, "and that could translate to a 70 percent saving on your bills. Your home will also be far less prone to wood rot, mustiness and mold -- and be up to three times more sound resistant, four times more fire resistant, and up to nine times stronger without drafts and cold spots." Mayfield Insulation Inc. HOME IMPROVEMENT REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS • Interior & Exterior Painting • Foreclosure Maintenance • Garbage Removal • Fireplace/Woodstove Inserts California Farm Bureau Federation • Landscaping • Pipe / Plumbing Insulated • Certified Title 24 HERS Rater Available INSURANCE WORK @ PG&E REBATE PARTICIPANT 530 529-5050 LIC.#793308 BUILDERS’ EXCHANGE E A C L I L R V E E N' S S T B A O

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