Building Safer Schools With ICF
West High School in West, Texas. By Vanessa Salvia Talk to any school-age child about Legos and...
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Subdivision Built to Withstand Wildfires
Approximately three years ago, I became involved with the construction of a new residential...
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Building a Resilient ICF Industry
The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association is the North American non-profit trade...
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Get Advice on ICFs
In today’s world, access to the internet provides instant information to any question. But...
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Starting Right – Footings For ICFs
One of the most important parts of the structure of any building is footings or slab-on-grade...
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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
