Please note that many of the blog posts published prior to July 1 2024 relate to Logix ICF, Element ICF’s predecessor.
If your home or building has been designed using Logix ICF and you’ve already obtained permits, but now you wish—or need—to construct the project using Element ICF, the transition is typically smooth and straightforward. Here’s how to proceed and what to keep in mind. Notify Your Building Department First and
When it comes to building a strong, energy-efficient, and comfortable foundation, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) offer several compelling benefits. From simplifying construction to enhancing the living experience, here’s a look at why an ICF foundation might be the best option for your next project. For Contractors: Speed and Simplicity ICFs
Element ICF has a wide range of design features and benefits that builders love. We describe many of them in this post. Additionally, below are four unique design benefits that truly set Element ICF apart from other ICF systems: Bridging Flexties Element’s patented Bridging Flexties will permanently lock two stacked
Labor shortages persist across the US and Canada and the skilled labor needed to construct conventionally-built high-performance homes is becoming particularly hard to find. As a result, some innovative developers are pivoting away from conventional wood frame construction and embracing a construction technology that demands far less skilled labor while
Element ICF is quickly becoming known as the new innovative hybrid ICF system with “all the features builders will love”. Here’s seven of the key features that most builders are loving when they give Element their first test drive: Reversible Interlock with Drainage Channels Element’s interlock is 4-way reversible. This
Thinking about building with insulated concrete forms (ICFs)? Here is a short list of the key pros and cons of upgrading to ICF construction: PROS For The Homeowner Your comfortable, energy-efficient ICF basement will feel like another main level of your home. If you build your entire home with ICF, you
Traditionally, most ICF systems are known a primarily a “block system” or a “panel system”. ICF block systems typically boast of labor savings on the job for the installer. Panel ICF systems require their blocks to be assembled on-site but typically tout lower shipping costs and being easier for local
Well, it’s not every day you get to make an announcement like this! The EPS plants that own Logix Brands have been at the forefront of the North American ICF industry since the “early days”. After all, these are the plants that made Blue Maxx – the ICF that originally
So How Much Does A High-Performance Element ICF Home Cost Compared To A Regular Wood-Framed Home? Every home, homeowner, builder and region are different and there are many variables in play that make it difficult to arrive at a consistently accurate rule of thumb. But here is an example that
High temperatures can accelerate the setting time of concrete, potentially compromising its quality. Below, we outline key considerations and strategies to ensure the integrity of your ICF projects during hot conditions. Understanding Hot Weather Concreting The primary challenge with hot weather concreting is the rapid hydration of cement due to
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