Please note that many of the blog posts published prior to July 1 2024 relate to Logix ICF, Element ICF’s predecessor.
Are you a builder concerned with rising costs and the push for green building codes? Perhaps you’re a homeowner who values the environment and is interested in the benefits of an energy-efficient, concrete forms home. Whatever the case may be, sustainable construction using concrete forms is way of the future,
There is a perception in some marketplaces that building with wood is faster and cheaper than Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction in the 4-6 story mid-rise market segment. The problem is that building with wood isn’t necessarily faster or cheaper. That’s exactly why this blog post will take a look
Another deadly hurricane has struck and left catastrophic damage in its wake. This time, it was Hurricane Michael — a Category 4 hurricane and the most powerful hurricane recorded in the Florida panhandle in a century. If you’ve read the recent article from the New York Times or tuned into CNN,
Building a tornado safe room will protect your family, your belongings and your property, as well as give you peace of mind if a disaster does occur in your area. In addition to natural disasters, a safe room also provides a safe shelter in the event of fire, a home
This home located in Rancho Bernardo, California, survived a firestorm near San Diego thanks to its fireproof walls built with insulated concrete forms (ICFs). Two thousand other homes in the area were destroyed. And this home was hit last year with wildfire. The intense heat melted the vinyl window, but
According to this United States Geological Survey (USGS) map below, the number of large wildfires—classified as 300 acres or bigger—was the highest in the USA West from 1994 to 2013. Wildfire Activity Chart 1994-2013 What Causes Wildfires? Though official causes for the current wildfires have not been released, history has shown that
When is hurricane season? In fact, what is a natural disaster? And what are the most common types of natural disasters (other than hurricanes), and how often do they occur? According to Wikipedia, “a natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic
Now that you’ve established your personal priorities and limitations (see the previous article), it’s a good time to engage a designer to create your home plans. Engaging a designer that is already experienced with ICFs has many inherent advantages. An ICF-experienced designer won’t be “learning on the job”, so the
Setting Limits & Establishing Priorities Congratulations on choosing to build your home with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)! With this choice, you are creating a stronger, more resilient and more energy-efficient home that will significantly reduce both your consumption of natural resources and your personal contribution to climate change, while still surrounding your family with unsurpassed comfort and safety. Planning
In terms of finding an ICF installer to build your foundation, the first question you need to answer is – should you perform the installation yourself? If you’re not a professional contractor, you should only consider undertaking the installation of your ICF foundation yourself if the foundation is basic in
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