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   BossHog | Oct 23, 2003 08:58pm | #1

   There have been dozens of threads about ICFs here.

   Use the advanced search function and you should come up with enough opinions and experiences to choke a mule.

   Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. [Thomas Jefferson]

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   andybuildz | Oct 24, 2003 03:28am | #2

   You really havent asked, or should I say explained why you may choose one from the other.....concrete vs wood.

   You know what concrete is...and you know what wood is.....so to answer a question with a question......why would you want to use concrete vs wood?

   I think you may answer your own question.

   edit: if you get brochures from different ICF manufacturers they'll tell you way its better (naturally) in thrie opinions.

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   Edited 10/23/2003 8:30:53 PM ET by Andy Clifford(Andybuildz)

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   weaire | Oct 24, 2003 03:43am | #3

   Thanks, I will give the advanced search a try.

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   HammerHarry | Oct 24, 2003 03:52am | #4

   What part of the Bay are you building on? 

    Are you thinking of all icf walls, or just the foundation?  I believe that there are a few icf houses in the area; I'll ask around to see what I can find out.

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   weaire | Oct 25, 2003 02:35am | #5

   I'm building below Saint John. Are you from the area? I'm going to have 1-1/2 story home, with a basement. I was goingto use the ICF's for the basement and the first floor. I would then use wood for the upstairs, where the kicker walls will also be wood.

   Thanks

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   hasbeen | Oct 25, 2003 04:52am | #6

   Better go with wood, teddy.  Those lunar influences that make your tides so radical will through off your concrete pour.  

   ; )

   Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a carpenter to build one.