January/February 2019
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World of Concrete Preview
Project Profile: Michigan ICF Castle
Comparison Chart and Explanation
Alternative Stay-In-Place Form Options
Project Profile: McDowell Residence
Project Profile: Newmarket Apartments
Project Profile: Anderson Pool
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World of Concrete Preview
One of the biggest construction tradeshow is just around the corner. Here’s a look at the exhibits, seminars, and events relevant to the ICF industry, along with a directory of ICF-related exhibitors.
Project Profile: Michigan ICF Castle
One of the more spectacular ICF homes built in recent years, this project makes use of all the advantages ICFs offer, including energy efficiency, durability, and design flexibility.
Comparison Chart and Explanation
A fully revised and updated ICF Comparison Chart, with information on form sizes, manufacturing locations, specialty tools, and CAD/BIM support for design.
Alternative Stay-In-Place Form Options
A number of insulated stay-in-place forming systems offer unique attributes not found in all-foam ICFs. These include polyurethane, vinyl, and cement-composite blocks.
Project Profile: McDowell Residence
This remarkable Texas ranch house is packed with amenities, and shows how knowledgeable contractors can create homes of unrivaled beauty and efficiency.
Project Profile: Newmarket Apartments
This 212-unit apartment building in Canada used ICF for all the interior walls and finished eight weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to prefinished façade panels.
Project Profile: Anderson Pool
ICF swimming pools are seeing strong growth, and this profile shows why. The pool, deck and pool house are all formed and insulated with rigid foam.
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