Another deadly hurricane has struck and left catastrophic damage in its wake. This time, it was Hurricane Michael — a Category 5 hurricane and the most powerful hurricane recorded in the Florida panhandle in a century. If you’ve read the recent article from the New...
Net-zero energy homes (homes that produce as much clean energy as they consume) are the future of construction. They offer all the benefits of enhanced energy efficiency, from reduced costs to increased comfort. In order to build a net-zero energy home, you need to...
THERMAL MASS EFFECTS OF INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE FOR THE HEAT TO TURN ON WHEN AN ICF WALL IS EXPOSED TO A FRIGID -31°F? We placed an ICF wall* in the middle of a test chamber. The temperature on one side of the chamber was reduced to -31°F,...
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are typically purchased from a local building supplier. Currently, the purchase price of a regular 16” x 48” styrofoam ICF block is in the $21-$24 range, depending on what region/country it is purchased in. This translates to about...
Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. However, did you know that there are some building materials that can help spring clean your carbon footprint? Many home construction materials are surprisingly eco-friendly. Here are a...
Looking to incorporate green building materials into your next remodel or renovation? Then ICF walls and ICF building blocks may be the perfect investment for you. We understand the concerns many experience when considering this type of building material, as it isn’t...
