A Beginner’s Guide to ICF

Insulating concrete formwork can offer extenders and self-builders a quick build and an efficient home, but what’s involved in this build method? Claire Lloyd investigates

One of the major decisions to be made in any self-build or extension project is how the superstructure will be built. Inevitably, your choice of construction system will come down to numerous factors (the design, your chosen build team, the site… the list goes on) but part of the appeal of self-building is your ability – if you so wish – to influence how your new home or extension will be built. While masonry and timber frame are the most common methods used in the UK, there are a wealth of options, including SIPs (structural insulated panels), oak frame and ICF (insulating concrete formwork). So, just what is ICF and why opt for this system over what we consider to be more conventional methods? Like masonry, ICF is an on-site method…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2018

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