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    Why Green Deisgn Uses ICF for Home Construction

    Nowadays many home owners, architects, and builders looking materials for constructing homes that are energy efficient, strong, healthy and green. They may be surprised to learn that such a material already exists, and can be used for floors, walls, and outdoor use such as decking. This wonder material is ICF or insulated concrete forms, and it has been around for over sixty years. ICF concrete is durable, breathable, and fire, moisture, and termite proof. In addition, it costs less than most other commonly used building materials. All of these factors make it a suitable material for home construction. What is…