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ICFs - Do they have a reliable history for home construction? Doing our research

...blocks for the basement construction. We know nothing about the history of ICF construction or whether it's a good idea. Our winters are cold as we are high up ...

Posted by Les Poldark Dec. 6, 2021 Foundations and Basements 1 response

How much insulation do you need for a Basement floor in an ICF home?

Hello I am planning to build in the spring near Lytton, BC with ICF blocks. I am wanting to use 6" ICFs for the below grade basement and the main floor as well....

Posted by Gary Abbott Nov. 23, 2020 Basements 1 response

In ICF Construction, what is a good thermal break solution at a door threshold?

...blocks serving as a frost wall. Our exterior above grade walls will also be ICF construction with the addition of 3.5" of EPS panels on the exterior. We will ...

Posted by Shaun B Sept. 13, 2020 Slab on Grade 3 responses