10 Reasons to Design with ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms)

When thinking and planning your next home or construction project, keep in mind that if you design with ICF, any design element is possible WITHOUT the loss of insulation value. That is huge! All the architecture you want, the structure you need and no compromise in regards to energy efficiency. Check out this amazing home we built and most of the reasons for this video are elements of its construction.

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I'm Kody Horvey, owner of Up To Kode; a full service carpentry, contracting and consulting company that proudly serves Red Deer and all of Central Alberta.
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