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With ICF’s the ridge is your limit!
The newest concrete form system on the market. ICF’s or known as Insulated concrete forms. This new home will have a finished basement. The system eliminates the need to insulate and stud the walls, sheet rock can be directly applied.
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How much more expensive?
Roughly 10 percent over standard construction. This will be a finished basement so the stud wall and insulation is complete in this step. There is a “tie” 8” OC to screw Sheetrock to. Also these have a R-55 value. A home can save 10-15 percent on heating and cooling annually with a well-insulated foundation.
Do you always have to look at the foam or can you strip some of it off?
No…scratch coat and stucco application to the exterior. Give it a very clean seamless look.