Home Building Tips for Tri-Cities Homeowners

Learn about building materials and design choices for your next home in the Tri-Cities or Yakima area.

Insulated concrete form (ICF) block for energy-efficient home walls

Insulated Concrete Forms

Insulated Concrete Form blocks—or ICFs—are a strong, energy-efficient building material consisting of two panels of foam insulation held together with ties. The blocks are stacked on top of each other to form a hollow wall that is filled with concrete. Once the concrete sets, you’ve got a steel-reinforced concrete wall with built-in insulation! Benefits of…