Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the wall thickness is greater with ICF and must be accounted for on the plans. Plans will also need to show ICF details for permitting purposes.

Not at all. We are happy to meet with any architects and answer any questions they may have. We have the CAD details for ICF to upload into their drawing software program.

Initial material cost for a builder is about 5-7% more. However, you will experience significant savings in heating and cooling costs, home owner’s insurance and maintenance. Plus, the added safety and security of owning a solid concrete home.

Electrical boxes are attached to the built-in webbing in the ICF much like it would be to a wood stud. The foam on each side of the concrete is 2 5/8” thick. This allows standard electrical and plumbing boxes to fit within the foam and not protrude into concrete. The wiring or conduit is “hot knifed” or channeled right into the foam.

Absolutely! In fact, that was its original application in Canada in 1967. There is a waterproofing step that is needed prior to backfill. It works perfectly for walk-out basements where one wall doubles as a retaining wall.

One of the more popular uses is for stem walls. We’ve done this in both residential and commercial applications. Other ICF uses are retaining walls, swimming pools, safe rooms, shooting ranges and concrete roofs.

That question we can’t answer. With its energy-efficiency, sound proofing, security, durability and green building benefits, we can’t imagine why everyone isn’t doing this.

Our ICF block is manufactured right here in Phoenix and is always in stock making order fulfillment very easy.

Not at all. We’ve can build anything from radius walls to contemporary to Santa Fe styles.