DIY ICF perimeter foundation
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I will be taking on a new build for myself and am wondering if using ICF for the perimeter foundation would be a good option.
I can rent forms from a builder for $800
It got me wondering how much ICF might cost. I could put that same money toward ICF and and they become my forms.
This is a very basic rectangular crawlspace foundation.
Walls would be in the 3 feet tall range.
Has anyone DIY’d these? If so is there a brand you recommend?
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Joe,
Here is a link to a relevant article: "A Fast Foundation for an Addition."