After a lot of research we have decided to use LOGIX Platinum insulated concrete forms (ICF) for our new house. This ICF system consists of graphite embedded styrofoam blocks to be stacked up, much like LEGO. Engineered reinforcing rods are carefully placed inside as we build up the blocks and when we are done high strength concrete is poured inside. The LOGIX blocks stay in place providing incredible insulation against outside temperature and noise. This building system can lower our heating and cooling bills by up to 60% compared to a conventional building system. The resulting building is one of the greenest available today.
Amazingly, the LOGIX blocks are made about five miles from where we are located. We used a similar system when we built our shop nine years ago and were very pleased with the result. We would never build with wood again. It is that good a system. Here is a picture of our shop in construction nine years ago.
We look forward to working with Patrick Chan, the LOGIX representative for our area.
-grampa dan