The UNIVERSAL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC. has more than 8 years of commercial construction experience in building of more durable, moisture-resistant building envelope that minimizes maintenance costs.
We specialize in:
- Homes without a basement
Homes that are built without a basement would not require foundation walls.
However, the rest of the features from this Tech Set are still relevant.
For example, appropriate foundation drains, termite control measures, backfill and sloping specifications are still applicable.
- Homes in high-wind areas
Houses built in high-wind areas should, as always, follow their local codes, which often do not allow certain OVE techniques, such as 24" o.c. spacing of studs on external walls. In such circumstances, engineered wood wall framing, SIPs, light gauge steel framing, and concrete walls become even more important than conventional framing because of their greater resistance to high winds.
- Homes in earthquake-prone areas
UNIVERSAL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC. optimizes durability and disaster resistance, recommends practices and technologies to improve the disaster-resistance of new homes and existing homes. We studied the effects of hurricanes on homes, and learned how to increase the disaster resistance of the homes.
- Homes with a high ground water table
Houses built on sites with a high ground water table should not be built on a basement. Whether the foundation is a slab or crawlspace, a vapor barrier beneath the foundation should still be used. It is also a good idea to hook up a sump pump to the foundation drain to prevent flooding in the chance of rising water levels.
Site grading should also be extended as far as possible. UNIVERSAL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC. recommends putting the home on a slight mound relative to the surrounding site.
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