Design Perspectives: Disasters Happen, What Can You Do?
A photo of a traditional stick-frame home destroyed by wildfire. –By Trevor Brown Tornados,...
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Why ICF Safe Rooms Provide the Best Protection During Dangerous Wind Events
Contributed by Fox Blocks Safe rooms or shelters, built according to FEMA’s guidelines, provide...
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Engineer’s Corner: The Increasing Popularity of ICF Construction
Having now been involved with ICF construction for more than 18 years, and in that time having...
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Building a Concrete ADU
By Levi Gurule About 30 years ago, I met a man who loved to do concrete projects and had an idea...
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From the ICFMA: Still Standing After Disasters
Natural disasters, which are becoming more frequent every year due to the drastic changes in...
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When you talk to companies doing commercial construction, you will find different pain points than residential construction companies. When making construction method decisions, most owners of commercial projects are looking at two major concerns: return on investment and marketability. Read more: buff.ly/3CYtKtu
While there are similarities between residential and commercial construction decisions, it is not surprising that some factors are far more pertinent to commercial building decisions. Read more: buff.ly/41e3YeF
Water intrusion is one of the biggest problems for any building. The big advantage for ICF walls is that they �do not promote mold or mildew and will not rot or decay. But water still can make its way through an ICF wall assembly if certain procedures are not followed. Read more: buff.ly/3YSMLEK
When asked whether ICF is really the best product, in many (most?) cases, the answer ought to be a resounding “Yes.” But, promoting ICF in situations where it is not truly beneficial to the client is detrimental to the industry as a whole. Read more: buff.ly/48nvFmX
