Design Perspectives – Why Doesn’t California Encourage Residential ICFs
California has one of the most stringent green building, energy, and structural codes in the...
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Design Perspectives By Ariel Petty
The first time I met builder Heather Hering, I was standing in the stunning kitchen of her 2017...
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Starting and Growing a Successful ICF Business (Part II)
This article is adapted from a presentation made at the 2017 ICF Summit titled “Building Your...
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Design Perspectives By Heather Hering
“I know enough to be dangerous when it comes to standard framing,” is a phrase you will hear from...
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What Homebuilders Won’t Tell You
Building a home is an exercise in patience as you navigate numerous decisions that will impact how...
Read MoreLab Notes: Thermal Performance of ICF Walls
The thermal performance of insulated concrete form (ICF) walls has been a long-debated topic amongst building industry leaders. ICF companies have touted their performance while cavity wall proponents have argued that their...
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ICFs: Just Right For Any Project
By Brian Corder Fairytales and folk stories serve as lasting lessons and illustrations for our...
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ICFs: Choosing a Resilient Future
We live in a world today that demonstrates that disaster and calamity are no longer events that...
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Starting and Growing a Successful ICF Business – Guerilla Marketing For ICF
The long-term success of your business depends on a good reputation. Make sure the facts you share a...
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The New Energy Reality, Part 2
To understand the likely future of oil, it is helpful to see what happened in the past. Don’t...
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Direct applied finishes on ICF, what’s going on?
by Ian Giesler Not long ago, it seemed that with the dawn of springtime, leaky basement walls...
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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
