Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.
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Is ICF Construction Worth the Cost for Commercial Buildings?
ICF construction for commercial buildings has skyrocketed over the past few years. ICF benefits ranging from sound insulation to durability to building strength and disaster resistance have piqued a lot of interest for builders and architects. But it has some scratching their heads, mistakenly thinking ICF is more expensive and then wondering, “Is ICF construction cost worth it?”
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
Why ICF is a Best Practice in Constructing Public Safety Buildings
Fox Block ICF public safety buildings provide first responders a safe, healthy, and quiet environment.
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9 Benefits of ICF Homes in Canada
ICF homes in Canada help builders maintain their profits because of ICFs stable pricing and quick construction compared to above and below grade conventional construction.
Architectural Design Solutions: Using ICFs for Stylish Structures