Welcome to our collection of essays and articles that delve deeply into the important issues that impact Element ICF and the ICF industry in general.

Please note that many of the blog posts published prior to July 1 2024 relate to Logix ICF, Element ICF’s predecessor.

Insight & Advice

Four Cool Things That Set Element ICF Apart From Other 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

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Insight & Advice

The Pros and Cons of Building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

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

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Insight & Advice

It’s A New Day and Anything is Possible!

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

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Insight & Advice

Navigating Hot Weather Concreting Challenges with ICFs

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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Insight & Advice

What is NFPA 285 and What Implications Does it Have for ICFs?

The NFPA 285 standard is a test method used primarily in the United States to evaluate the flammability characteristics of exterior wall assemblies containing combustible components. When a wall assembly meets the requirements of NFPA 285, it means that it has passed specific fire tests that assess its ability to

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Eco-Friendly Multifamily Homes
EcoBuild Ed Blog

RBC® Green Home Mortgage: A Potential Game-Changer for Canadian Home Builders

Canadian home builders, we’d like to introduce you to the RBC® Green Home Mortgage program. This initiative is tailor-made for the sale of energy-efficient homes, offering benefits that align with the growing trend towards sustainable living. We need more of these programs that support energy-efficient and sustainable construction. What is the

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Featured Projects

Paragon Living: Building A Profitable Portfolio of Purpose-Built Apartment Buildings with the help of ICF Technology

Introduction In Winnipeg, MB, Paragon Living is positioning itself as a design-build company reshaping the landscape with its unique approach to constructing purpose-built apartment buildings. Led by President Nigel Furgus, Paragon Living is creating a profitable portfolio of properties by harnessing the advantages of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). Innovative Building

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