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ICF Construction vs ICCF Construction

You may have heard of ICF construction, but don’t really know what it is. But what is ICCF construction – is it the same or different than ICF? Let’s define the terms, then we can compare the two technologies. ICF construction First ICF, the acronym stands for Insulated Concrete Form and builders around the country…
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Typical home framing techniques

Why is actual R-Value different from advertised R-Value?   The photo above is from a newly built (2024) home in my neighborhood. The builder used very typical home framing techniques; nearly all homes built in Colorado are framed this way. Notice all the wood (studs, header, blocking), window and framing, and electrical boxes – all…
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