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10 Mil Vapor Barrier

10 mil vapor barrier: that’s probably not exciting news to you if you’re not an Architect or Contractor.  Yawn… However, if you ARE an Architect or Contractor, this is big news.   HISTORY OF VAPOR BARRIERS SINCE THE LAST CENTURYThis is a big shift from something most Engineers, Architects and Builders have been using for […]
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Basements are not free

Nearly every client of the HOME ARCHITECTS ® waits to mention that they want a basement until after they have established the HSF (Heated Square footage) desired in the house.  Then they typically and casually mention: “Oh, yeah, and a full basement, ” as if that is an inconsequential matter that won’t affect the cost […]
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Weed Control Around My House

Weed Control Around Your House is about how to stop or retard weed growth around landscaping on your land near or away from your residence.   HOME ARCHITECTS ® investigates new materials and methods to assist Clients and others to know what works best for a variety of issues involving residential architecture.  Weed control can […]
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