Below-grade heat loss can be significant in colder climates. And as with any structure in the ground, you also have to pay close attention to water and moisture issues. But the marriage of moisture and insulation is not always a happy one.
Learn MoreFoam-core blocks offered the cheapest way to build this 17-sided foundation on solid rock. More
Foam forms can save time and money while providing a superior finished product.... More
A Superior Wall foundation has as much strength as a poured foundation, plus it’s... More
Reduced excavation and forming time make ICFs a cost-effective way to build a... More
Curved walls and arch-topped openings are possible with standard blocks. More
Foam forms can save time and money while providing a superior finished product.... More
There are two good sources for designing frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSFs). More
Q. Is there a spray-on waterproofing that's compatible with ICF foundations ? that won't "melt" the polystyrene? More
