Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are being used for a wide variety of building projects. One of the most common applications where ICF is considered is with respect to basements. Property owners (on the verge of a build) and developers alike are asking about the...
Insulated concrete form (ICF) is a formwork system (temporary or permanent molds into which concrete is poured) for reinforced concrete. Made from panels of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation, or in the case of Nexcem, cement bonded wood fibers. As a...
One of the advantages of building with Nexcem woodcrete ICF is a reduced risk of interstitial condensation. WHAT IS INTERSTITIAL CONDENSATION? Interstitial condensation is the technical term for condensation that occurs when moisture-laden air travelling...
Are you concerned with rising costs and the push for green building codes? Perhaps you value the environment and are interested in the benefits of an energy-efficient, concrete forms home. Sustainable construction using insulated concrete forms is way of the future,...
Installing Plumbing and Electrical Services within Insulated Concrete Forms Accommodating plumbing or electrical wires within the ICF wall can be complicated for some contractors, regardless of whether or not the building is constructed using ICFs. While...
Whether you’re a home or building owner or an builder/installer, there are pros and cons of insulated concrete forms (ICFs), just like any other building material out there. And while ICFs are on the rise (especially as the advantages over wood-framed homes come to...
