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White Paper- ICF Energy Tax Provisions
Energy Tax Provisions While energy savings of 10 – 15% can be achieved by improving appliances, lighting, and HVAC equipment, there
Asked & Answered: How Do I Design Door & Window Openings in an ICF Home?
Door & Window Openings in an ICF Home Generally, there is little difference in door and window placement in an
Asked & Answered: EPS Foam and Fire Retardants
There are some misconceptions about EPS foam in the building industry. In this Asked & Answered we discuss how fire retardants used
Asked & Answered: Why don’t walls with corners layout in even foot dimensions?
Why don’t walls with corners layout in even foot dimensions? This is an interesting question we receive occasionally from designers,
Asked & Answered: ICF Myths, Half-Truths, and Misconceptions
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White Paper: The ICF Effect
Continuous R-Value, reduced air infiltration and thermal mass all make up the ICF Effect New energy codes, higher fuel prices,