IS ICF MORE EXPENSIVE TO BUILD WITH THAN TRADITIONAL STICK FRAMING?
Yes. Costs vary depending on the specifics of each project, but usually the project total will be 7%-10% higher overall than with a similar traditionally framed wood house. ICF homes are so energy efficient that the cost difference is typically recouped in energy savings and may even amount to a lower monthly out of pocket expense. Also, most insurance companies offer substantial discounts for using ICF since the walls are 4 times more fire resistant than wood walls and the physical structure is also stronger.
