Builders Websource: Understanding Insulated Concrete Forms
Builders Websource technical brief covers ICF introduction, definition, types, advantages, industry resistance, electrical & plumbing, additional considerations, performance characteristics, and links to more resources & manufacturers.
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ICF Builder: Industry Magazine
ICF Builder Insulating Concrete Forms industry magazine has articles, projects, problems & solutions, house plans, how-to information, and more.
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BC Housing: ICF Field Testing Report
BC Housing provides ICF online Field Testing Report which summarizes a study in which ICF wall assembly details are developed, constructed and thermal performance evaluated through full-scale field testing. The aim of this study is to develop standard construction procedures with water and air penetration resistance levels comparable or better than conventional building systems. (PDF)
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BC Housing: ICF Wall Assembly Testing & Modeling
BC Housing research report ICF Wall Testing and Modeling, Lab Testing Report provides the findings of lab testing and thermal performance modeling of six ICF wall assemblies. Phase 1 of this project identified that insulated concrete form ICF walls were found to be both water and airtight. However, conventional detailing of the window to wall interface was identified as a weak point in the system with respect to air and water tightness. (PDF)
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CMHC: Thermal Performance Of ICF Walls In Multi Family
CMHC research report on Monitored Thermal Performance of ICF Walls in Multi Unit Residential Buildings says Insulating concrete forms used in MURBs provide respectable thermal resistance, minimized thermal bridging and airtight construction. The report provides quantitative performance monitoring data and analysis on ICF walls that highlight the benefits of this construction system. 2007 (PDF)
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US DOE: ICFs Integrated With Mechanical Systems In Low-Load Homes
US Department of Energy report Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test House says the much higher mass in the ICF wall influences heat transfer through the wall and affects how the heating and cooling system responds to changing outdoor conditions. This report analyzes a range of design features and component performance estimates in an effort to select practical, cost-effective solutions for high performance homes in a cold climate. (PDF)
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ICF Homes: Product Comparison & Selection
ICF Homes a US Insulated Concrete Form Builders Network covers various ICF system types and components, and offers tips for selecting the right system for an application.
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