How To: Build ICF Additions
Today’s real estate market is making more homeowners think seriously about renovating their house...
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Tools for ICF Professionals
The right tool makes any job easier. From hand tools to estimating programs, the professional ICF...
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Geocomposite Drainage for ICF Foundations
by Dwight Walker I wrote an article in the ICF Builder Magazine back in 2006 which outlined the...
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Better Faster Footings
The vast majority of ICF foundations are poured using a two stage method. But, by coupling an...
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Waterproofing Commercial ICF Jobs
by Dan Calabrese As ICFs grow in popularity for commercial projects, particularly for foundation...
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ICF Floors Have Arrived!
At one time, the decision to build an energy efficient home or to use “green building”...
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Underslab Barriers & ICFs
A number of waterproofing and drainage products are specifically formulated for ICFs, and will...
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Getting a Level Footing
…and what to do if it isn’t… Flat, square, level footings are important...
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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
