ICF builder?

[elenamaria]

Howdy,

Hubby and I are still looking for a builder. We've learned a lot about the benefits of ICF (insulated concrete form) construction, and would like to explore that option before we default to stick-built.

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive, reliable, honest ICF builder?

ElenaMaria

 

[beachmouse]

It's eaither Shea or O'Shea Builders that I've seen some very nice ICF homes from down here.

 

[Curtis]

I believe Concrete 360 does ICF. They have done a few homes along 30-A.


Concrete 360
1439 Live Oak St
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 897-7360

 

[Kurt]

www.Osheabuild.com - excellent work and people.

 

[Smiling JOe]

FYI - inexpensive and ICF are opposites. I love ICF, but it's costly, upfront.

 

[Curtis]

When I priced it a few years back it was 20% or so higher than stick built.

 

[scooterbug44]

I was told 6-8% overall higher cost for the entire house.

I personally think ICF is a great way to save $ long term on energy costs etc. but don't know a lot about the details of it. Uncle Timmy told me that they now have ICF slabs so you can put walls up much faster than w/ all the individual blocks.

Would love to hear comments/advice from folks who have used it/priced it!

 

[Matt J]

I was told 6-8% overall higher cost for the entire house.

I personally think ICF is a great way to save $ long term on energy costs etc. but don't know a lot about the details of it. Uncle Timmy told me that they now have ICF slabs so you can put walls up much faster than w/ all the individual blocks.

Would love to hear comments/advice from folks who have used it/priced it!

Isn't ICF poured in place not concrete block construction?

 

[Smiling JOe]

Isn't ICF poured in place not concrete block construction?

yes

 

[Smiling JOe]

I believe Scott Wensel, of Baywoods Development, recently completed an ICF house on the Bay, on Mitchell Ave.