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The article discusses the concept of designing and building custom concrete homes in the U.S. Insulating concrete forms specialist Jason Fritz at Cemstone said that some people prefer to buy and stay in concrete houses for safety from weather events and protection from termites, mold and rot. He added that most houses are built on a platform 13 feet off the ground to avoid destruction by hurricanes.

The article provides information on customizing insulating concrete form (ICF) foundation of a house constructed by Thompson Johnson Woodworks and designed by Kaplan Thompson Architects.

Thermal recycling of waste coupled with the explicit use of specially selected secondary fuels presents operators with a number of challenges, not only in terms of process engineering. For some years now, signs of corrosion have been observed in the preheater tower in many plants, and this has necessitated a response from the operators. In the field of wear materials, Refratechnik Cement GmbH offers a wide range of matched solutions for both rotary kilns and static plant units. However, an optimum refractory lining for plant units is not just a matter of selecting the wear material; a suitable insulation material is also of great significance in order to prevent corrosion of the steel shell. Thus, when planning new linings and repairs, it is vital to be aware not only of the process parameters, but also of the local aspects such as temperature and wind conditions, and take due account of these. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the use of insulating concrete forms (ICFs) to deliver high-performance cost-effective mid-rise multi-family buildings in Waterloo, Ontario. It provides an overview of the structural components of ICFs which provide maximum impact and benefits when used in frost walls, below-grade walls, parking garages, and interior demising walls. It also explains the building process and specific features of ICF construction as well as its sustainable contributions.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for dressing up an insulated steel overhead door.

The article discusses the use of insulated formwork technology in concrete construction. It cites that stay-in-place formwalls are created in the U.S. by arranging an assemblage of interlocking, lightweight, polystyrene panels on site in two parallel running bonds. Austin/China Architects architect William Parretta suggested that the stay-in-place forms are cost effective. DoubleStar Inc. president Alan Sparkman cited the problems resulting from the consistency of the concrete mixture as one of the disadvantages of the formwalls.

The article focuses on the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) in the insulating concrete forms (ICFs). It states that EPS is used to increase its energy efficiency through consideration of thermal mass. It argues that EPS that would be used in the construction must bear the pressure of wet concrete and should be thicker for increase thermal mass.

The article discusses the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) stay-in-place forms and FRP wrap systems for forming repairs or concrete encasements on columns, piles, and piers and strengthening concrete structures. It indicates that the strengthening systems can reduce corrosion rates but will not stop corrosion in existing carbonated concrete structures. It says that the degree to which the corrosion rate may be reduced will depend on the availability of oxygen and moisture.

The article focuses on insulating concrete forms (ICFs) as new green standards. It says the building covers efficiencies of ICFs have been known and have been shared as well as accepted by the construction industry. It states that new standards and in Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program will assist project teams in understanding the structural performance of ICFs. It adds that ICFs are made of plastic ties, reinforced poured concrete, and expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam.

The article discusses the benefits being offered by insulated concrete walls for homeowners. Gary Brown, vice president of business development for Amvic Building Systems says most homeowners aim to achieve the best value for their homes. Bob Long, the founder of Thermomass, stresses the need for contractors to tell their customers that insulated concrete contributes to the overall effectiveness of the insulation, envelope, or thermal mass. Ways to educate clients about insulated concrete are cited.

The article offers information on the benefits of insulated concrete form walls in homes which include durability which can we withstand even in from strong winds and flying debris, resistance from fire, cost effectiveness due to the non-biodegradable materials used in the insulated walls.

The article explores the benefits of using insulating concrete forms (ICF) in commercial and residential construction. ICF applications include interior walls, sound barriers, storm shelters and structural elements. Information is presented on the factors that enhanced the effectiveness of thermal performance of ICF. It relates the energy savings from ICF construction.

The article discusses the use of insulating concrete forms (ICF) and structural insulated panels (SIP) in promoting energy efficiency. Both materials are expanded polystyrene (EPS) systems introduced in the 1970s and are gaining widespread acceptance in North America. ICF help buffer a structure's interior from extreme outdoor conditions, while SIP provide increased thermal protection for conventional frame construction. Additionally, these materials also offer energy savings with design flexibility and quicker construction.

The article reports on the use of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) by Doug Lowe, owner and president of Artisan Construction Inc., while building his own home in Crozet, Virginia. Testers in the area discovered that the home had the tightest envelope (.08 ACH). The home earned a HERS rating of 94. Lowe's energy bills have been 50 to 70 percent less as compared to homes of similar size.

The article focuses on the benefits of using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) for custom homes. According to Rich Barker, president of Advanced Building Supplies, ICF can make a home quieter and more secure, while saving the homeowner 50 to 80 percent of the cost of heating and cooling. It cites that ICF walls can stand up to winds that rage up to 250 miles per house, which made them ideal for areas ravaged by hurricanes and tornadoes. Barker adds that only about one-third as much noise slips through an ICF wall than conventional wood-frame.

The article focuses on the increasing demand for concrete-related products including precast and insulated concrete forms (ICF) in the intermountain region. It cites that the use of ICF on commercial building projects is considered a practical alternative to traditional steel. It states that several theater projects have used ICF chiefly for the sound attenuation qualities. It notes that the MegaPlex 20 theater project is the ICF project ever constructed in the U.S. as of May 2007.

The article presents a field demonstration on the significant benefits of using self-consolidating lightweight concrete (SCLC). It showed that SCLC with a 22 inches flow can be easily placed and adequately self-consolidated in a typical . However, because of the crowded plastic ties that hold the sides of the form together, such an SCLC mixture should be pumped into the insulating concrete forms at closely spaced locations. the high concrete temperature obtained during initial curing is expected to contribute to early strength development.

Cites the increase in the use of insulated concrete forms (ICF) in constructing nonresidential buildings. Benefits of using ICF systems; Plan of the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies to perform full-scale blast tests of ICF building systems in 2004; Basic varieties of ICF systems. INSET: Precast concrete technology replaces steel with carbon fiber....

Presents information on the materials and methods used by Swinerton Builders and Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects for the construction of the Trendwest Resort in Seaside, Oregon. Design of the resort; Action taken by the construction team to deal with the damaging effect of salt air on conventional building materials; Benefits of using an insulated concrete forming system.

The article offers the authors' insight on instruction in concrete construction to be included in secondary or post-secondary agriculture program. Topics discussed include the Pennsylvania College of Technology, insulating concrete form (ICF) walls, and supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs for students.

The article reports on the Danfoss insulating concrete forms (ICF) refrigerant valve trains installed by Republic Refrigeration Inc. in Monroe, North Carolina in 2011. It notes that the Gordon Food Service Inc. has asked Republic Refrigeration to assemble the valve trains in its two ammonia-plant projects to control the flow of refrigerant. It also mentions that the assembly and weld time of the valve train components are reduced.

The article offers tips for designing and building commercial structures with insulating concrete form (ICF) technology. The ICF technology is being considered as alternative to light-gauge steel frame, wood frame, brick masonry and precast concrete construction in the nonresidential market. Walls made from ICF are ideal for all types of commercial buildings including hotels, condominiums, K-12 schools, motion picture theaters, retail stores, churches, student residence halls and office buildings.

The article evaluates several insulating concrete form products, including the ICFVL Ledger Connector System from Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc., the Handi-Stick Foam Adhesive from Fomo Products Inc. and the AmDeck Floor & Roof System from Amvic Building System.

The article discusses the significance of the Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) system to construction projects of Connolly and Colasuonno LLC. The firm's general contractor Richard Colasuonno notes that the reason he began investigating the possibility of using ICF was that he did not much like having to subcontract out the concrete work for the foundations and basements. It also looks at the challenges face by the construction team in making the project.

The article features Matt McCoy, president of Austin, Texas-based company South River Construction. The company specializes in performing insulating concrete form (ICF) construction of residential structures and block installation work on commercial projects. McCoy described how education and quality control measures are critical in ICF construction because finished products can be difficult to inspect. He pointed out how this emphasis on concrete education set the company apart from competitors.

The article focuses on the use of insulating concrete forms (ICF) in concrete construction. Traditional concrete contractors have found ICFs suitable for use in homes and buildings because it requires less equipment and workers. Buildings with ICFs can stand up to high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces. Customers seeking to construct green buildings also benefit from these stay-in-place forms, which cause structure to require 44% less energy to heat and 32% less energy to cool.

Presents several products related to environmental design and construction. Modulus moisture cure sealant; Innovative insulating concrete form systems; Forest-friendly wood flooring.

Features the insulating concrete forms (ICF) for commercial, institutional and residential applications. Energy efficiency; Cavity design; Major difference between plank and panel systems; Market share and benefits related to ICF.

Answers a question on the environmental benefits or green building attributes of concrete materials. Basic types of concrete building systems; Background on insulating concrete forms (ICF); Environmental concerns of using ICF; Limitations of ICF; Price of concrete materials.

The article highlights two of several techniques being applied when constructing schools in the U.S., adding effective and efficient classrooms and learning spaces. It discusses building designs and strategies as well as energy management and highlights the net-zero design, which is a subtraction or diet problem to solve. It also discusses the use of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) for the wall system.

The article offers brief information on the ready mix concrete supplier Wells Group including its majority of business being focused on ready-mixed concrete and also sell some insulating concrete forms (ICFs);and views of treasurer of the firm Brian Wells on purchase of computer batching systems.

The article evaluates the PolySteel Insulating Concrete Forms from American PolySteel LLC.

The article focuses on the uses of insulating concrete forms (ICF) foam in the United States. ICF was first used as a lightweight replacement for heavy steel pan and plywood concrete forming systems. Home buildings soon used them to form foundations and eliminate subcontractors, control their construction schedules and increase their profit.

The article provides information about insulating concrete forms (ICF). The latter has gained popularity in the creation of above-grade residential construction and commercial construction. The leading commercial markets for ICF are hospitals, retirement homes, churches, hotels, resorts, theaters, housing retail stores, agricultural facilities, freezers, and schools. The following are the benefits of ICF: (1) less heating and cooling energy cost; (2) complete insulation of walls; (3) less cost in wall construction; (4) downsizing of mechanical system; (5)multistory construction is possible; and others.

Reports that the strength of the Polysteel insulating concrete form (ICF) wall was proven when it withstood a 90 miles per hour car crash. Sound class rating of the ICF wall constructed for the house.

Answers a question on the proper way and time to use in-floor heating in house garage and basement floors. Factor that results in thermal cracking; Use of specific crack patterns as clues to know the cause of the cracks; Temperature which can be reached by radiant heating systems.

Reports on the release of the 2nd edition of the 'Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction.' Design and construction essentials for homes built with insulating concrete forms; Provisions for wider concrete design strengths.

The article discusses the formation of the Council of ICF Industries (CICFI) by four leading insulating concrete forms (ICF) manufacturers in the U.S. in summer of 2014. Topics include a renewed interest in ICFs, CICFI aiming to reinvigorate ICF construction marketing, and CICFI founding members, such as Nudura Corp., Logix Insulated Concrete Forms Ltd., Quadlock Building Systems Ltd., and Superform Products Ltd. Also mentioned are CICFI action plans, including its web site and outreach.

Answers frequently asked questions about insulating concrete forms (ICF). ICF users; Safety issues; Product's history; Building types for which ICF is suited; Heat generating characteristic.

Features insulating concrete form (ICF), a concrete foam form construction that offers energy savings and safety. Durability of ICF; Categories of stay-in-place systems; Costs of ICF; Feedback from the industrial sector; Increase in the construction of ICF structures.

The article announces the availability of the new publication on Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) for concrete industry professionals from the American Concrete Institute.