Currently an ICF house costs 1 to 4 percent more to build than a traditional wood-framed home. This cost is expected to drop as more houses are built. Write to Tim Carter, c/o The Chicago Tribune ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Here To Serve Holding Corp. (OTC:HTSC) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Novus Ordo Industries Inc. ("Novus") has an exclusive contract ...

ICF homes also have a three- to four-hour fire rating — and, because of the concrete, allow about one-sixth of the sound to get through, compared with an ordinary frame wall, ...

The tight building envelopes made possible through ICF construction meant residents were able to enjoy energy-efficient homes and save on heating and cooling costs. As a bonus, the acoustical ...

People with ICF homes could see a 40% reduction in their insurance, according to Nikiforuk. However, Janet Ruiz of the Insurance Information Institute cautions, "You might get a discount." ...

The homes will be built in the area between Everett Street and U.S. 90 near the beach and will be the first ICF development of it’s on the Coast, Realtor Jordan Ladner said.

Formwork for Solid Concrete Foundation Walls Island Homes Logo Island Homes LLC, is taking a proactive approach to protecting homes from hurricanes. With the use of solid concrete and insulated ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research sponsored by NAIMA and conducted by ICF Consulting shows that 89 percent of U.S. single-family homes are under-insulated.

"My home was within one mile of the big tornado that hit in Oklahoma City," said Leisha Masters. So the family's new home in Sanger isn't made out of wood; it's built with concrete.

Allentown, PA (18103) Today. Cloudy, warm, and windy with occasional showers likely; a few mid to late afternoon windswept downpours or a gusty t-storm.