The Concrete House: Building Solid, Safe & Efficient with Insulating Concrete Forms

About this book

Prospective homeowners will welcome this introduction to a durable energy-efficient new building technology: insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Written by a top expert in the field and organized in an accessible question-and-answer form it will help homebuyers decide whether an ICF is right for them and how to get the most for their money. Every aspect of planning and construction is covered from exactly what an ICF is to the intricacies of building a concrete house from choosing a contractor to selecting a suitable design for the system. Theres crucial advice on how to make sure construction goes smoothly diagrams and photos to illustrate every point beautiful ICF homes on display and explanations of how these homes differ from conventional ones and why they cost less to maintain.