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EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms

Architecture News - May 07, 2008 - 15:15   4344 views

Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms {ICFs} bring energy-efficient design and home construction to new levels. When Energy Star builder Paul Trudeau decided the time was right to look into building systems that promote increased energy savings, one of his first considerations was the home`s basic structure. Instead of building with a traditional "2-by" wood frame, Trudeau opted for insulated concrete forms, or ICFs.
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