02-25-2009, 01:30 PM
ICF's: Insulated Concrete Forms.
Steel's a great product for building and insulation isn't a big problem with all the new "Spray Foam" type insulators.
Currently I'm working on rezoning one of my properties for a mult-family, mixed use zoning so i can build a 13 unit condo.
I've had my architect looking at ICF's vs Steel and I think, from what he tells me, ICF"s make a better foundation (Super high insulation (RF), as well as incredible sound insulation), however, he's suggested using steel framing in addition to the ICF because of stability in levels above 20ft... suggesting a diverse building strategy rather than just a one stop shop (all wood, steel, or concrete).
I don't know any of the specifics for reasons to pick one over the other, reason why i hired him, but if you have a direct question i can pass it along to him... I'll bill ya later
)) :twisted:
I also remember a couple companies taking the steel from 'Ground Zero' and reusing it to build housing and industrial warehouses. I can try to dig up those links.
Steel's a great product for building and insulation isn't a big problem with all the new "Spray Foam" type insulators.
Currently I'm working on rezoning one of my properties for a mult-family, mixed use zoning so i can build a 13 unit condo.
I've had my architect looking at ICF's vs Steel and I think, from what he tells me, ICF"s make a better foundation (Super high insulation (RF), as well as incredible sound insulation), however, he's suggested using steel framing in addition to the ICF because of stability in levels above 20ft... suggesting a diverse building strategy rather than just a one stop shop (all wood, steel, or concrete).
I don't know any of the specifics for reasons to pick one over the other, reason why i hired him, but if you have a direct question i can pass it along to him... I'll bill ya later
)) :twisted: I also remember a couple companies taking the steel from 'Ground Zero' and reusing it to build housing and industrial warehouses. I can try to dig up those links.