House at Empyrean Ridge
When Scot Smyth decided to build his dream home in the hills west of Ft. Collins, Colo., he knew...
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The Wall Saved My Life
It’s been just over one year since Mrs. Demczyk of Cape Coral, Fla., was awakened at 2 a.m. by a...
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Blast-Resistant Barracks
The ability of ICF construction to withstand tremendous impacts has not gone unnoticed by the U.S....
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Nearly Crushed by a Boulder
Jack Burns knows ICFs are durable. They may have saved his life early one morning when a...
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Defeating a Firebomb
ARSON The Habitat for Humanity home in Kansas City, Kansas had just been completed when the fire...
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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
