August/September 2010
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Successful ICF Developments
Seismic Resistance of ICFs
Walker Residence
Low Cost Disaster-Resistant Housing
The Real Cost of ICF Construction
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Successful ICF Developments
By Pieter Vanderwerf
Considered the “Holy Grail” for ICF growth, entire neighborhoods built with foam forms have already been built—with mixed results. Industry expert Pieter Vanderwerf explains why some have been successful, and what it takes for big developers to seriously consider ICFs.
Seismic Resistance of ICFs
Laboratory tests and field results agree that ICFs are a solid choice for building in earthquake-prone areas.
Here are the facts that builders need to convince skeptical building officials that ICFs are an acceptable building material in seismic zones.
Walker Residence
Built atop a hill in windswept Alberta, Canada, this 13,000 sq. ft. palatial home can withstand wildfires, blizzards, and other natural disasters common to the area, while maintaining a light, airy inviting atmosphere inside.
Low Cost Disaster-Resistant Housing
By Joseph Warnes
Disaster-proof homes—built with ICF walls and a concrete roof—could be a cost-effective replacement for homes lost to hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The key is educating decision-makers about their benefits and keeping construction costs down.
The Real Cost of ICF Construction
By Ian Giesler
Written by the best-known ICF installer in the industry, this comparison of ICF and stick-frame construction costs is remarkably candid and detailed item-by-item assessment.
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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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