How to Build the Best Tornado Safe Room

Building a tornado safe room will protect your family, your belongings and your property, as well as give you peace of mind if a disaster does occur in your area. In addition to natural disasters, a safe room also provides a safe shelter in the event of fire, a home invasion or break-in, or a […]
Surviving Wildfires With Homes Built With Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

This home located in Rancho Bernardo, California, survived a firestorm near San Diego thanks to its fireproof walls built with insulated concrete forms (ICFs). Two thousand other homes in the area were destroyed. And this home was hit last year with wildfire. The intense heat melted the vinyl window, but otherwise, it was not affected […]