The above pictures show what Insulated Concrete Forms are all about. This method of framing residences & commercial buildings is quickly catching on across the nation including Lane County. In fact, in the past ten years there have been over 30 projects built in Lane County. Here are a few of them:

Home Builders Association of Lane County	Arbor South Architects Office

Some of the main advantages to constructing with these forms include the following:

ICF Advantages For The Homeowner:

• Greater Comfort & Lower Energy Bills
  
• Peace & Quiet
  
• Solid & Lasting Security
  
• Less Repair & Maintenance
  
• A Healthier Home & Environment
  
• Source: http://www.concretehomes.com/

ICF Advantages For The Builder:

• Versatile System - Flexible Designs
  
• Internationally Proven & Code-Accepted
  
• Fast To Learn & Easy To Use
  
• Cost Competitive

You can discover a broad array of information about Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) homes on the internet at the following links. Please don't hesitate to browse through this information and, additionally, we have a very informative hand out with local industry contacts as a resource for you. Please contact our Marketing Department at (541) 683-6400 and we would be happy to provide this information to you and answer any questions you may have.

Insulating Concrete Form Association:

• www.forms.org
• http://icfweb.com/
• www.icfhomes.com/

Portland Cement Association Concrete Homes site:

• www.ocapa.net/products/icf.htm
• http://www.quality-concrete.com/WhatIsICF.asp
• www.concretehomesmagazine.com
  

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