June/July 2009
$4.95
Rebuilding Greensburg
Wind Resistance and ICFs
Glues vs. Fasteners
Taking Advantage of the Stimulus
AVAILABLE AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
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ICF Builder Awards
This popular ICF “project-of-the-year” competition is back again for the fifth year in a row. Contains the complete rules and judging criteria, along with how to maximize your project’s chance of winning.
Bracing 101
A primer on turnbuckle bracing covering spacing, attaching, securing, adjusting, and storing the ICF contractor’s most essential piece of equipment.
Interior Finishing Options
New interior finishing options are easy to apply, provide a wide range of styles and textures, and meet all code requirements. Some products don’t even require drywall.
Built Without Sound
This Canadian crew proves ICFs are easy to build with. Despite being completely deaf, they build exceptional homes, are booked months in advance, and recently earned an award for entrepreneurship.
Departments
As I See It: Better Service, Better Value
ICF News Roundup
Ask the Builder: By Ian Giesler
Green Building: By Pieter Vanderwerf
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| Weight | .25 lbs |
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| Magazine Format | Digital Download Magazine, Print Mailed Magazine |
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