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Doc Bravo
06-20-2009, 12:57 PM
Hello All, First time on the site, great forum. I have a question for anyone out there that has any experience using Insulated concrete forms.

First, what is the cost difference between ICF's and a lumber frame? (I would imagine it's high?

Second, How difficlut is it to rough-in the mechanicals?

Rich
06-20-2009, 04:29 PM
I've seen between 5 and 15% higher for ICF, depending on complexity of structure.
Not too difficult roughing-in with some pre-planning.