Real estate blog entries tagged with icf construction

Blog entries tagged with "icf construction":

icf construction: 3 Little Pigs - Which One are You? - 07/14/08 02:06 PM

The original fairy tale about the 3 Little Pigs is a bit harsher than the later versions. In the original the first two pigs get eaten by the big bad wolf because they were lazy, thoughtless home builders. The third pig used his brain and built a quality house out of … (2 comments)

icf construction: As Gas Prices Rise, More People Are Conscience of Saving Money - 05/14/08 10:00 PM

The weather used to be the common conversation. Nowadays, our conversations focus around the high gas prices at the pump. You'll listen to the talk radio as they discuss the oil prices per barrel and then how it affects us, the consumer. The other day, I heard talk on the radio … (6 comments)

icf construction: Energy Efficient Home Open April 27th - 04/25/08 02:56 PM

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icf construction: Walls and Floor Engineered to Carry the Weight of Cars - 04/21/08 09:17 PM

As I continue to learn about home building, I have to admit that a lot of stuff used to fly right over my head. I consider myself to be fairly smart but sometimes those builders just happen to talk in language (builder's code) that is not decodable to the average listener. … (2 comments)

icf construction: What is ICF Construction and How Does it Provide an Energy Efficient Home? - 04/17/08 02:13 PM

Gaining in popularity for the green home are the tools of the trade. ICF's, or insulating concrete forms, are one of the strongest forms of construction in that the home is built with concrete. These forms used primarily for the exterior walls of the home are designed with foam that is … (9 comments)

icf construction: Field Trip to Ionia Michigan! What Are You Pouring?? - 09/18/07 12:25 AM

I took a field trip today to the quaint little town of Ionia, home of the World's Largest Free Fair! The Ionia Free Fair!Although I wasn't there for the fair today! I received an email last week from Jake with R Value Homes that they would be doing a "pour" today! … (19 comments)

icf construction: ECO-BLOCK CONSTRUCTION - 09/03/07 04:31 PM

We have completed several projects using ICF systems (Insulated Concrete Forms) Basically these are styrofoam blocks or panels which are connected. Vertical and horizontal rebar is installed and then the wall is filled with concrete. Buildings that are built with these systems are very strong, quiet, and temperate. They hold the heat in … (2 comments)