Pouring the foundation wall with the three inch fire hose assembly gives the hose man excellent control and helps keep the job clean. We taped the top of the ICFs to keep concrete out of the interlocking connections. You can see the Simpson ledger connector inside the wall that gets enveloped in concrete and provides [...]

The ICFs have been set and braced for the basement level. Our first pour will be just over the level of the first floor to secure the simpson ledger connectors for the floor framing. You can see the openings for exterior doors and the transition from 8 inch below grade ICFs to 6 inch above [...]

Jim, I spent several years designing my dream home and researching products and building methods. I really liked the idea of ICFs (insulated concrete forms) for my basement walls which lead me to you. I wanted to say thanks for the time you spent educating me and my architect on not only ICFs but also [...]

Jim this was the easiest foundation I have done in my 27 years of concrete walls…. The transition from panels to “ICF” is just too simple!! Why carry all that extra weight? I was looking for a simple and faster way to work and wow I have found it!! Thanks Jim and Craig. Looking forward [...]

I have a dream. My dream was to return home and build a home by my parents. This project started in 2006 when I returned to Connecticut from New York. My wife and I had a home model that we liked, but after several appointments with different Contractors and Builders my dream seemed improbable. Most [...]

Our client in Glastonbury CT is a contractor who has decided to build his own ICF home with the help of his family and friends. In addition to building his own home with insulated concrete forms,  our client also keeps his business running full time – needless to say he’s a busy guy! We’re glad [...]