Concrete Advancement Foundation Releases Report on ICF, Wood-Framed Houses
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The Concrete Advancement Foundation (CAF) has released a new report, Comparison of Cost & Energy Performance: Houses Built with ICF vs. Wood-Framed Houses. Conducted by Drs. Somik Ghosh and Ben Bigelow of the University of Oklahoma, the study examined five homes in a single Oklahoma neighborhood, focusing on material costs, installation and energy efficiency. The research highlights the need for alternative construction methods due to labor shortages and emphasizes benefits like energy savings and storm resilience in tornado-prone areas. This study provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) homes over conventional wood-framed houses.
This research was funded by the Concrete Advancement Foundation. To learn more about the Foundation’s work, visit www.concreteadvancement.org or contact Julie Garbini at jgarbini@concreteadvancement.org.
