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Beginning steps are to survey and fill the land, then place the concrete forms and install electrical and plumbing conduits.
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After wire mat is placed, pour and finish the concrete slab. |
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Drill rebar where the walls will be placed. |
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Place the wall panels and cut out doors and window spaces. Place the roof panels as well. |
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Once the structure is inspected and electrical cut-outs are placed, spray the first layer of cement to bond the wires to the foam panel. |
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Plastic corners are added next to level and ensure uniform thickness of the stucco. These are placed at all edges and in all windows and doors. |
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Stucco is placed by hand and finished with a rough texture. |
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The roof slab is poured after the electrical elements are finished and the structure is fully covered in stucco. |
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Prime the structure with a cement paint then install windows, doors, and plumbing/electrical fixtures. |
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Finish the house with a coat of paint and plug into the electrical grid. |
Benefits of foam housing:
- A house can be built with fewer workers in fewer days
- Strength stands up to hurricane winds and earthquake tremors
- If engineered correctly, there is very little waste from the project
- Foam panels can be designed to fit any shape or size and lock together easily
- Conduit pathways are burned through the foam, no exact measurements are needed
- If foam is damaged, it is covered by the stucco and does not affect the structural integrity
- Houses are cool in the summer and warm in the winter
- Walls can be finished with the stucco look or can be finished with drywall, wood panelling, siding, etc. to match any style desired.
Cons
- Foam factories are hard to come by in the U.S.
- Foam will not bio-degrade in the soil
- More expensive than building with cinder blocks. However, if built on a large-scale like this project, the method saves money because of faster installation.
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