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10 Best Engineered Wood Companies in New Jersey

ByJim Pritchard August 15, 2023November 8, 2024

This list of the 10 best engineered wood companies in New Jersey will help you find the right company for your next project. Click here to read more about where to find the right team to work with.

White polystyrene wall insulation covering an adobe wall is held in place with specialist green plastic fasteners. Across the top of the image are the words "Adobe Insulation - Insulating Adobe Walls for Better Comfort." In the lower center of the image is a cartoon house with blue and pink arrows to indicate insulation keeping warmth and cool air in the building.

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Adobe Insulation – Insulating Adobe Walls for Better Comfort

ByJim Pritchard July 31, 2023April 20, 2024

Adobe houses are a highly sustainable form of building, but should you insulate them or not? This article looks at the different types of adobe insulation available and which might be best for you.

A photograph of a building permit next to rolls of plans and a yellow hard hat on the left of the image, with a photograph of an adobe house on the right. Across the bottom of the image are the words "Building Codes and Regulations for Adobe Construction."

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Fulfill Building Codes and Regulations for Adobe Construction

ByJim Pritchard July 29, 2023October 13, 2024

It’s important to follow building codes and regulations for adobe construction. This article explains what they are and why they exist.

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The Top 13 Expert Adobe Construction Companies to Consider

ByJim Pritchard July 28, 2023October 27, 2024

Lots of companies claim to build using sustainable techniques these days. This article presents 13 adobe construction companies that offer sustainable building services involving adobe.

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13 Adobe House Plans – Find Your Perfect House Design

ByJim Pritchard July 27, 2023October 13, 2024

This article is a comprehensive guide to the variety of adobe house plans available online. There’s everything from a simple 2-bed home right up to the height of luxury. Choose wisely!

A photograph of an adobe fireplace with a roaring fire blazing. The wall around the fireplace is orange, and the arched opening is edged with curved black bumps. At the top are the words "How to Build an Adobe Fireplace - 8 Steps To A Perfect Fire." In the bottom left is a thumbs-up icon with three gold stars beneath.

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How to Build an Adobe Fireplace – 8 Steps To A Perfect Fire

ByJim Pritchard July 25, 2023October 13, 2024

An adobe fireplace makes the perfect centerpiece to your adobe house’s living room. This article tells you how to build an adobe fireplace in 8 easy steps. Click here for more information.

An electrician wearing white gloves installing an electrical consumer unit. There are circuit breakers with orange switches and bundles of wires behind. Along the bottom of the image are the words "How to Add Modern Amenities to an Adobe House - Mod Cons." In the top right is a cartoon of a small man holding a huge pen and ticking off items on a list on a huge clipboard.

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How to Add Modern Amenities to an Adobe House – Mod Cons

ByJim Pritchard July 24, 2023September 28, 2024

Adobe houses are beautiful and can blend into the landscape wonderfully. However, there are certain things you must bear in mind when considering how to add modern amenities to an adobe house. This article guides you through what you need to know.

A photograph of an adobe house interior with traditional decor. The fireplace has rounded edges, and an oval doorway between the living area and dining room. There are patterned throws and rugs to create texture. A floral design is in the bottom left of the image and across the top are the words "Adobe House Interior Design How to Decorate an Adobe House."

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Adobe House Interior Design: How to Decorate an Adobe House

ByJim Pritchard July 23, 2023October 13, 2024

Adobe houses are very sustainable and have been a popular choice for centuries in many parts of the world. However, many people come unstuck when it comes to adobe house interior design. This article explains how to decorate an adobe house and make the most of your home.

A photograph of a modern, stylish adobe house with large glass windows and a balcony. Pot plants line the front, and a green "sustainable" badge is overlain in the bottom left corner. Across the top of the image are the words "How to Build a Sustainable Adobe House - Make It Greener."

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How to Build a Sustainable Adobe House – Make It Greener

ByJim Pritchard July 22, 2023October 13, 2024

Adobe is a very sustainable building material, but did you know it can be made even more sustainable with a few tweaks? This article explains how to build a sustainable adobe house that makes use of natural sunlight and other techniques for minimizing its environmental footprint.

A photograph of two construction workers wearing high visibility jackets and white hard hats. One of the workers is holding a laptop and pointing at the screen as the other looks closely at what he's explaining on the screen. Across the bottom of the image are the words "How to Choose the Right Site for an Adobe House - Top Tips." In the top right is a cartoon image of a large adobe house.

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How to Choose the Right Site for an Adobe House – Top Tips

ByJim Pritchard July 21, 2023October 13, 2024

Site selection is important for any house, and this is particularly true for adobe houses. This article explains why site selection is important and how to choose the right site for an adobe house.