What Is the Best Way to Attach a Roof to an ICF Wall for Wind Resistance?
What Is the Best Way to Attach a Roof to an ICF Wall for Wind Resistance? For resistance to high winds it is recommended to [...]
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Aug, 2020
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Aug, 2020
Are ICFs Safer Than Wood?
ARE ICFS SAFER THAN WOOD? Yes, ICF walls are significantly safer that wood-frame walls.ICF walls can be engineered to be wind-rated to over 300 mph. [...]
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Aug, 2020
Logix ICF: Optimizing Occupant Health and Comfort
Today’s building codes tend to focus on safety issues, like structural integrity, seismic soundness, and fire protection. Requirements for occupant health and comfort, though, are [...]
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Jul, 2020
How to Identify the Best ICF System
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) is a building system with its own unique set of means and methods.When choosing the best ICF system, important considerations include [...]
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Jul, 2020
Can I Build with ICF Myself?
Can I Build With ICF Myself? Yes, if you have basic construction experience and the building is a simple design, like a rectangle. Simple ICF [...]
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Jul, 2020
A Tale of Two Buildings
In this tale of two buildings, we’ll look at the ways 2 project teams used Logix ICF to advantage on 2 unique construction sites. Both projects [...]
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Jun, 2020
Do ICF Homes Cost More?
Do ICF Homes Cost More? On average ICF homes do not cost more than traditional wood homes when annual energy savings is considered.Assuming you are planning [...]
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May, 2020
What Are Insulated Concrete Forms?
What Are Insulated Concrete Forms? Quite simply, insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks that are filled with concrete. ICFs are a high-quality [...]
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May, 2020
The ICF Effect on Energy Efficiency
Exploring the three ways ICF walls outperform their conventional counterparts Here’s some funny math for you. Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) walls typically save homeowners up to 50% on [...]
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May, 2020
Reduce Construction Steps During Winter with Logix Insulated Concrete Forms
Winter may officially last three months, but cold climate builders grumble about chilly weather for a solid 5. Cold winter conditions greatly impact conventional concrete [...]