Engineers Corner: ICF Construction Is A Great Way To Achieve Green Building
The theme for this edition of ICF Builder is green building. This is a term we hear a lot of these...
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How To Be Environmentally Responsible
By Tom Patton Everyone is very conscious of and can see the influence of climate change, with the...
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ICF Tips & Tricks 324: Concrete’s Magic Number
Can you tell me again what is the concrete square feet per yard for a 12-inch core wall? If you’ve...
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May/June 2023 News
CFA's New “Emerging Leaders” Group The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) announced the...
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Engineer’s Corner: How I Coach A Homeowner Towards ICF Construction
Although my engineering practice is mostly focused on ICF engineering — 170 projects processed to...
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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
