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Builders LondonA standard means test report by the Insulated Concrete Form Association states that four inches of polystyrene foam - 2 inches on each side of the cement wall – encasing 5 inches of concrete has a rating well above R-17. If the walls are made thicker – 6 – 8” – this value could go over R-20. Cement, by its very nature, has a high thermal mass meaning that it takes a long time to heat up or cool down. With the insulating factor of the foam sheathing this advantage is increased. In standard wood-frame homes the settling of fiberglass insulation eventually makes way for small air leaks coming from the outside walls. These currents of air find their way into even the most airtight homes through fixtures and outlets. With a solid ICF wall there is none of this convection within wall as there are no cavities for it to get started. When you add up the advantages of high R-values, minimal air leakage and the high thermal mass this mean that ICF can give between 25% to 50% cut in energy consumption as compared with wood-framed homes. In addition, there is a huge saving in air conditioning costs. The Process of Building with ICF Building with insulated concrete forms starts much like any home – with the footings. Before the cement cures in the footings vertical rebar is placed in intervals of 2’ in the center of the footing to hold the walls onto the footings. The second course of block interlocks with the block next to the footing to provide the start to the sold wall. It is at this point that corrections are made for any uneven parts of the footings to make sure the wall goes up square. Rebar is now placed horizontally into the plastic webbing and the end pieces ar overlapped for strength. Cement can be poured at the 8 foot level but this requires special bracing scaffolding and wood strapping for support. If pouring at 4 feet the walls can be supported with strapping and lumber. The cement is now poured and settled with a vibrating rod. Special rebar is placed above the windows and doors for extra support the window and doors. When the wall is finished trusses can be placed on top and anchored with special fittings. For a two story home there is wider block that is placed at the top of the first level to brace the second one. The Cost From the records of a Nova Scotia builder who specializes in ICF the cost of building a house with this system was 10-15% more than a standard 2X6 wood frame home. However, with triple-pane, low E glass windows and infloor hydronic radiant heat the heating costs for this home were around 30-40% of a similar stick-built home with forced-air ductwork. So with energy costs rising might take almost 10-12 years to recoup the added cost. Another test was performed with a heat pump and the energy cost dropped even further allowing the homeowner a 7-8 year pay-back. Of course this study does not take into account the expected resale price which is always higher for an energy-efficient home 1. Greek prime minister faces a vote of confidence data: 27.03.08 It is unlikely that the censure motion against Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, introduced by the opposition, will succeed. 2. Brown urges action on food prices data: 10.04.08 Gordon Brown calls on the G8 group of industrialised nations to devise an international plan to deal with rising food prices. 3. Serbia neighbours accept Kosovo data: 19.03.08 Three of Serbia's neighbours - Bulgaria, Croatia and Hungary - have announced they will recognise Kosovo. 4. Tensions threaten Kosovo's tenuous peace data: 27.03.08 Analysts and diplomats warn that the conflict could boil over if the international community does not overcome divisions. 5. 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