ICF Structures Reduce Insurance, Save Lives, Protect Belongings
In many parts of North America, the biggest threat to buildings is not hurricanes, but fire. In...
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A Safe Room the Size of Your Home
Flying Debris Can’t Penetrate ICF Walls Every year, more than 1,000 tornados touch down in the...
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Rebuilding the Gulf Coast
Almost a full year after Katrina, the ICF industry still hasn’t seen the massive growth that many...
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Hurricane Resistance
As the Southeastern U.S. and Caribbean prepare for another hurricane season, many residents,...
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Biggest ICF Project Ever..
… completed in 13 months. The Megaplex 20 Theater, a 20-screen movie complex in South...
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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
