Insulating Concrete Forms Construction : Demand, Evaluation, & Technical Practice
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUTTING-EDGE CONSTRUCTION METHODSDraft-defeating, quiet, energy-efficient, strong, durable, lightweight, easy to cut and piece together, stably priced, and offering design flexibility -- it's no wonder ICFs are being used in construction at a briskly growing 30% a year. If you want authoritative, detailed answers on whether insulating concrete forms are right for your business or project -- on what it's like to work with them -- on how they perform -- on installation or post-installation trades work -- you've come to the right place. Look inside for:* The business and technical facts you need to make pro or con decisions about ICFs* Construction process details, including plumbing and* First-hand, from-the-site reports on working with ICFs* Comparisons of ICFs in commercial and residential construction* Getting a good ICF crew* Estimating ICF jobs* Tips from the pros on marketing; working with building officials, architects, and engineers; and more* Future trends in ICF construction* Training and supplier informationSupported by the Insulating Concrete Form Association