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DOE Annual Building Science Roundup A BETTER WAY
A REEN MARKETING MAY
attract home buyers, but
quality construction is what
makes happy homeowners.
CONTEMPORARY G The occupants of this award-
winning, Charis-built custom home in North
Canton, Ohio are so happy with the result,
they refer to it as their “Sanctuary.”
CLASSIC is durability. Charis Homes builds with
In this case, a sanctuary’s No. criteria
insulated concrete forms (ICFs). The
resulting wallsare storm, moisture, re and
bug resistant.. Thanks to a grid of steel rebar
that runs vertically and horizontally, walls
Middle-class design combines with present-day are rated to withstand winds up to miles
per hour.
craftsmanship to form a ‘Sanctuary.’ Durable? Absolutely. But wait—there’s
more.
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