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I'm starting my first house and wonder if anyone has used this type of foam block foundation. I'd like to hear the pros and cons to this type and the same with your plain old poured foundations. I've been told by the modular home people it is the way to go but is more money up front. If you plan on a finished basement you can sheetrock right to the foam blocks and you're done. My basement will be finished off for a familyroom/bar with a bedroom.
Check out the "Insulated Concrete Forms" post.
The ICF post if a good place to take a look. I posted a link to some photos of our ICF house there. We have around 5,000 sq ft and our high monthly electric bill to date was around $400, and that ain't bad for a super hot Texas summer.
Here is the link,
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...84260650qIuBuz
I'll be happy to answer any question you may have.
My foundation was built with the Arxx blocks. Just glue those guys down to the footing and start stacking them like Legos.
We're quite happy with the results. The below grade walls are nice and warm.
How does the styrafoam hold up for strength Gary? [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Egon [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Depends on how much ice you put in there! [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
AH Ha Me Bye's, you are talking about Perma Frost. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Egon