July/August 2022 News
ICF Builder Awards Open For Entries Entries are now being accepted for the annual ICF Builder...
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Comparing a CIP vs. ICF Foundation
A cast-in-place basement (left) compared to a ICF basement (right). It was the spring of 2015 and...
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Renewing BYU Hawaii With ICF
By Vanessa Salvia The introduction of ICF to the Brigham Young University Hawaii campus represents...
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Cemstone Participates in Nationwide Habitat for Humanity Efforts
ICF homes need less maintenance; cost less to heat and cool; are more durable in the event of a...
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Evaluate ICFs Versus Wood or CMU
The major question everyone is posting regarding building materials and wall assemblies is related...
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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
