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Understanding R-Value and Insulation

This post is provided by Earthcore SIPs.

There are many conditions that determine the effectiveness of any building material to provide comfort and energy efficient performance. R-Value is only one of these factors or measurement tools.
R-Value is the measure of resistance to heat flow through the defined material. The higher the R-Value the less heat will [...]

Earthcore Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) Reviewed, Designed and Detailed by EVstudio Structural Engineering

EVstudio’s Structural Engineers are working with Earthcore SIPs LLC to provide high quality SIP walls, floors, roofs and foundation walls to meet every client’s need.  EVstudio’s role will be to provide structural engineering services for each project, provide detailed shop drawings and provide engineering reports for all of Earthcore’s products. 
Earthcore manufactures SIP walls, floors [...]

Repairs to Concrete Foundations Made Simple Using Carbon-Fiber Kevlar Grid Straps

EVstudio recently met with Pinnacle Construction where they introduced us to Carbon-Fiber and Kevlar Grids used to repair foundation walls.  Carbon-fiber has recently been introduced into the construction industry due to its very high tensile strength, lightweight and workability.  Sections of the grid can be adhered to the concrete surface using a high strength epoxy [...]