The following tips by the Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) were provided when this article was first published, March 2007. Although not every suggestion above is suited for every ICF ...

Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try. A: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...

Ohio is among the many states that are re-doing their sidewalks to include curb ramps with a special truncated dome pattern that improves accessibility for people with disabilities. A major contractor ...

Nudura® insulated concrete forms (ICFs) offer the ideal combination of insulating power, design and aesthetic versatility and ease of installation. Comprised of two layers of EPS filled with concrete ...

Q: I was doing research about house foundations and came across interlocking foam forms that stack on top of one another. They assemble much like children's plastic blocks. Does a concrete foundation ...

Q. Hello, Tim. I was doing research about house foundations and came across interlocking foam forms that stack on top of one another. They assemble much like children’s plastic blocks. Does a concrete ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited on ...