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

...ICF 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...

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

Have you heard of Gigacrete and is it any good?

Do you have any reviews or suggestions for Gigacrete homes? They seem eco-friendly with a tight building envelope. There's just not much info out there. Hi Sas...

Posted by Sasha P Aug. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 6 responses

What is the best insulation Under 2" Cement flat Roof in NYC?

Hi there For NYC What is the best insulation Under 2" Cement slab Roof for energy efficiency and water leaks? Maybe 2 layers? The base for the roof will be Met...

Posted by Rafael Mor March 29, 2019 Roof assemblies - new construction 1 response

Are Insulated Concrete Forms and Gigacrete panels good?

...ICF as a construction system has got me interested. Typical ICF blocks don’t offer nearly enough thermal protection to meet Passive House performance requireme...

Posted by Dallin Sumpter Feb. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 5 responses

Compared to pre-fab wall assemblies - how does ICF Construction fare?

...ICF construction is a great choice for building speed and operating efficiency. To discover more about the definitive history of ICF Construction and ICF Blocks...

Posted by Shaun B Nov. 12, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 2 responses

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

...ICF blocks. I am wanting to use 6" ICFs for the below grade basement and the main floor as well. Do I need to do any extra insulation in the basement on the con...

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

What is the best way to stop thermal bridging between my ICF block construction walls and my footing?

...ICF on a traditional concrete strip foundation. Is there any way to stop this advantage for ICF construction from literally flowing away? If you are looking to...

Posted by Walter van den Broek Sept. 18, 2020 Foundation choices 1 response

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

...ICF 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 w...

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

With an ICF built frost wall can you install electric wire in floor heat cables and cork flooring?

...ICF construction? Now that the homeowners have lived with it for 5 years would they change anything about the flooring and will the ICF blocks on my build give ...

Posted by C Whitby Aug. 7, 2020 Flooring and stairs 3 responses