7 Key Factors to Consider When Planning an ICF Full Height Home Construction Project
Building with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) is straightforward and ICF homes generally reward their dwellers with high levels of comfort, energy-efficiency, and […]
Tips For Building a Foundation with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
ICF foundations are comfortable, energy-efficient, and easy to construct. But like any part of a building, ICF foundations come with certain nuances […]
Tips and Best Practices For Installing Wiring With Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
If you follow the right steps, use the best tools, and build with a wiring-friendly ICF system (spoiler alert – it’s Logix ICF!), cutting chases and electrical box pockets can be a breeze.
Parging Failures on ICF Walls: Why They Can Happen And How to Prevent Them
Parging is a popular strategy for protecting an ICF home’s exposed perimeter at grade — right where the waterproofing ends and the […]
Builder Success Story: Casey Murray and The Viking Longhouse in Oklahoma
In this builder success story we share how Logix ICF helped Casey Murray successfully GC his truly unique (and really cool!) Viking […]
What is the proper depth of window and door placement in an ICF wall?
What is the proper depth of window and door placement in an ICF wall? The proper depth of window and door placement […]
How to Build ICF T-Walls with The Logix Buck Brace
Do you need to build ICF T-walls on site and not have the preformed Logix ICF T-wall blocks on site? Worry not […]
What Is a Good ICF Concrete Mix For Residential Applications In Canada?
R1 and R2 are the two classes of concrete typically used in ICF walls in Canada. But there’s more to it if […]
If Engineering for ICF Walls is Offered in Building Codes, Why Does Logix ICF Offer its Own Prescriptive Engineering Packages?
Logix ICF’s prescriptive engineer tables simply offer superior clarity and more in-depth coverage for the design of Logix ICF walls.
Best Practices for Cold Weather Concrete Placement With ICFs
ARE YOU BUILDING WITH ICFS AND HAVE A CONCRETE POUR SCHEDULED FOR A CHILLY DAY? DON’T DESPAIR! Since your walls are already […]
Are Logix ICFs Produced in Company-Owned Plants? And, Why Does It Matter?
When you order Logix ICFs from your local dealer, you’re getting blocks that were produced in a plant that is an owner of the Logix ICF brand. As such, when you order Logix ICFs, you should count on great service, fewer delays, shorter lead times and a consistently high level of quality.
What Is the Proper Way to Field-Cut ICF Corner Forms on Site?
If you’re ever faced with uncommon wall angles, following the 9 simple steps above will help you field-cut your ICFs in as short a time as possible and with little waste.
