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Performance R-Value: Side-by-Side Comparisons
Nothing proves the real-world performance of ICFs like a side-by-side comparison of identical buildings built with different materials.  Here’s a look at how ICFs stack up—in performance and price—against stick frame and AAC.

ICFs and SIPs: Completing the Envelope
Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) are a great complement for ICF construction, used most often for roofs and irregular walls.  Here’s how to seamlessly integrate the two technologies.

Zero Energy Homes
Everyone knows ICFs conserve energy, but these homes go a step farther.  All have a net energy use of zero, and a few even generate more energy than they consume.

Five Steps to A Successful ZEH

Technologies that Complement ICFs
From footing forms to roofing systems, these products can make ICF construction easier and more profitable.

Project Profile: Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn, in the Dallas-Ft-Worth Texas area, is an excellent example of why ICFs are becoming so popular in commercial construction.

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As I See It: Efficiency and Expedience
ICF News Roundup
PolySteel Celebrates 30 Years
The New Face of Arxx

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