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Do ICFs have a reliable history for home construction?

...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 and the site is west fac...

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

What type of insulation should I put on the exterior of my new home?

Building a new raised bungalow in Ontario. 2x6 framed walls with r22 batt insulation and vapour barrier on the inside and just house wrap on the outside was wha...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

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

...construction methods like ICF blocks, Double stud walls, and pre-built wall assemblies.  What can you tell me about your experience with ICF construction compar...

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

Where can I donate all my construction tools/supplies?

...construction and looking to donate. Habbitat don't serve my area. Any suggestion, please! That is a very generous thing to so, a tip of our collective hats to y...

Posted by Sam Djam Nov. 30, 2020 Recycled and Reclaimed Materials 1 response

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

...Construction here..

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?

An Uninsulated footing under ICF block construction walls allows thermal bridging into the concrete core of the wall allowing energy stored in the thermal mass ...

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?

...construction with the addition of 3.5" of EPS panels on the exterior.  We will have a concrete slab floor.  What is the best method to support very heavy slidin...

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?

...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 any ...

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

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