April/May 2009
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Rebuilding Greensburg
Wind Resistance and ICFs
Glues vs. Fasteners
Taking Advantage of the Stimulus
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Integrating Green Technologies
By Joseph Warnes
ICFs are a great start towards sustainability. But other green materials, like spray foam, high-efficiency windows, and ground source heat pumps, can make a building truly green. Luckily, these technologies are readily available and easily integrated with ICFs.
Project Profile: Custom Homes LEED to Green
In Michigan, one builder has shown that LEED certification can improve sales and profitability.
ICFs: The Only Green Concrete
From building life cycle to recyclability, concrete is clearly a sustainable choice. When additional factors like off-gassing and energy efficiency are taken into consideration, the “greenest” choice becomes clear.
Insulated Storage Facilities
By Randy Wilkerson
The second in a series on how to improve market penetration, an expert explains how to promote ICFs to the insulated facilities market in your region.
Departments
From the Mailbag
As I See It: Maximize Your Exposure
ICF News Roundup
In the News: Green Standard Update
Green Building: By Pieter Vanderwerf
Ask the Builder: By Ian Giesler
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While insulated concrete forms are an ideal solution for foundations and basements, there is a misnomer that they are only utilized for those below-grade conditions. In fact, ICFs can be used above-grade all the way to the roof to enhance their insulation and durability benefits to the end-user. www.icfmag.com/.../from-the-icfma-icfs-for.../
The MAC Federal Credit Union in Wasilla, Alaska, is a prime example of how insulated concrete forms can be used to create a beautiful, energy-efficient, and resilient building. Completed in July 2021, the project was the Light Commercial 2nd runner up and People’s Choice Winner in the 2023 ICF Builder Awards. Read more here: www.icfmag.com/2023/01/mac-federal-credit-union/
Roughly estimating, well over 30 million square feet of ICF walls are filled with concrete annually. Voids are rare, and with proper procedures and training, can be eliminated altogether. Read more here: buff.ly/3Vwv4L0
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