Firesky Chats

A Grade Beam is composed of concrete and steel. They are designed and constructed for the purpose of acting as horizontal ties between footings.  The...Read More

After thee house has been staked out, the next step is the placement of the under slab plumbing. The proper placement of drain lines...Read More

It does not matter where you build. Whether it is on the Prairie or in a forest, termites are a constant threat to your...Read More

In the design of the Firesky Houses, the design of the heating and cooling system is vital.  Floor Plans are designed to work within a...Read More

In each Firesky House Plan, a metal roof is specified. A metal roof not only provides a rural vernacular aesthetic, but also is compatible...Read More

When the glaciers of the ice age receded from North America, they left behind a vast array of  different soil and rock conditions. In the...Read More

Wind Zones The question of whether a Safe Room is needed in a rural setting is based upon the location of the residence, and...Read More

Definition of a Wastewater Pond A Wastewater Pond is a small square body of water. It receives home sewage, where evaporation, aerobic and anaerobic...Read More

As a House Project proceeds, from the Design Intent Drawing Package thru the Construction Drawing Package, two distinctly different cost estimating processes can be...Read More

Mock-up of a SIP house with wall panels In residential construction, the typical house is known as a stick framed structure. In the 1930’s...Read More