Here’s one article that highlights a few trends:
ICF: History & Advantages
“Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) result in cast-in-place concrete walls that are sandwiched between two layers of insulation material. …ICFs, are forms used to hold fresh concrete that remain in place permanently to provide insulation for the structure they enclose. Their history dates back to after World War II, when blocks of treated wood fibers held together by cement were used in Switzerland. In the 1940s and 1950s, chemical companies developed plastic foams, which by the 1960s allowed a Canadian inventor to develop a foam block that resembles today’s typical ICFs. ”
Advantages
Insulating concrete forms provide benefits to builders and building owners alike.
Owners appreciate:
- strong walls
- disaster resistance and safety
- mold, rot, mildew, and insect resistance (below grade can require termite protection)
- sound-blocking ability
- overall comfort
- energy efficiency and resultant cost savings
Contractors and builders like:
- fast, easy construction
- flexibility
- light weight for easy shipping and erection
- compatibility with carpenter trades
- ability to meet higher energy code mandates with less complicated construction
Credit to www.Cement.org for this post.
Researching Trends:
New technology in development: Can we use this on your home?
A new, ultra-reflective roof material
is the first to stay cooler than the surrounding air.
Click the image to read the article posted by FastCompany!
2015: NUDURA ICF Installation Training Session
Job Opportunities
Imagine Inc. is looking to create two new positions: Part Time Commission Sales & Team Leader for our Residential Construction Sites. Job descriptions will be posted on Craigslist & our LinkedIn Profile and can be accessed via the link below. If interested in either attached position contact us at: imagine@uimagineit.com.
Stronger, safer, greener homes with Nudura ICF Forms
News article posted
on the benefits of building a concrete home:
Spring Tour of Homes
This annual event is scheduled to take place:
April 18 – 19, 2015
April 25 – 26, 2015
Saturday – Sunday; from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Go out and support all the local builders of Huntsville & Madison.
We chose not to enter our Model Home for the Spring Tour as we’re still in the design process. If you’d like to see our latest and greatest project please contact us at imagine@uimagineit.com and we’ll schedule a tour for you.
Thanks!
March 6-8, 2015 – Building, Home & Remodeling Show
The Building, Home & Remodeling Show℠ hosted by the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association is the premier event for building, remodeling, home and garden products in the North Alabama area. For over 25 years, the Show℠ has brought consumers all the latest trends and technology for the home under one roof allowing them the opportunity to see, learn about and buy the latest products and services from reputable companies they can trust.
Come visit our booths (911-912), March 6 – 8, 2015, to see what’s new in the world of Imagine Inc.
2014 Parade of Homes – We’d love to have you visit!
The 2014 Parade of Homes is scheduled for:
October 11 – 12 & 18 – 19
Open 1:00 – 5:00 PM Daily
Here’s a rendering of our latest entry in the 2014 Parade of Home:
Nestled among mature trees at The Preserve at Clayton Pond, STONECRAFT CONSTRUCTION a division of Imagine Inc., is crafting another sought after designed Insulated Concrete Formed (ICF) home. Left unfinished inside to showcase the structural and energy efficient benefits latent in an ICF structure, such as, eleven inch thick exterior walls with six inch monolithic rebar reinforced concrete. Walls and roof structure are made to withstand strong storms, while providing energy efficiency and comfort within.
Offering:
2 Full Baths, 2 Three Quarter Baths – Insulated Concrete Formed Walls – Storm Rated Structure – Isolated Owners Suite – Wood Trussed Ceilings – Hardwood Flooring – Exquisite Granite Countertops – Energy Efficient Appliances – Stone/Hardi Exterior – Open Floor Plan – Covered Porches – Wooded Acre Lot – Aluminum Clad Windows – Wet Weather Stream
Directions:
From I-565 go South on Memorial Parkway and take Weatherly exit. Take Weatherly Road and turn right onto Bailey Cove, left onto Green Mountain Road, right onto South Shawdee, right onto Valley Green. Take a right through the gates of The Preserve at Clayton Pond. Autumn Glory is past 1st intersection on the right.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 7
- Next Page »
