Downsides to ICF

Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) is seen as a surefire way to achieve an energy efficient home; here Andrew Stanway looks at five downsides to the popular building method.

In this article we cover:

  • Cost considerations: is it cheaper?
  • Speed of construction: is it faster?
  • Specialist labour: how much it adds to costs and complexity
  • Materials used: watchpoints on site
  • Eco crendentials: how green a method is it?
  • Extensions and renovations: how easy is it to remodel?

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Andrew Stanway

Written by Andrew Stanway

Andrew is a project manager with over 30 years’ experience. He is also a writer and the author of Managing Your Build published by Stobart Davies.

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