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Weatherproofing  ICF Walls

Weatherproofing ICF Walls

Lab and field testing conducted over three years shows one installation method that will withstand even the worst wind-driven rain. Many different methods (and even more opinions) exist on the issue of weatherproofing ICF walls. Only recently has the...

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ICF 101

ICF 101

An Introduction to ICF Construction As Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) become more common, a growing number of builders and concrete contractors are considering adding this skill set to their business. Additionally, do-it-yourself owner/builders are frequently...

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Efficient Heating  and Cooling

Efficient Heating and Cooling

ICFs are known to save on heating and cooling costs. But in order to fully realize this benefit, the mechanical systems—heating, cooling and ventilation—must be properly sized. Additionally, non-traditional systems such as in-floor hydronic heat, geothermal HVAC, and...

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ICF Swimming Pools

ICF Swimming Pools

ICFs have been used from swimming pools since the very beginning of the industry. This pool was poured with panelized ICF sections in June 1970. These before-and-after shots of a pool built with NUDURA ICFs demonstrate how easily ICFs can create curved and radiused...

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