Custom home building is growing in popularity. In fact, according to Market Watch, new housing projects were up by 12% in 2020 and that number continues to grow. And among this boom in custom homes is an increase in insulated concrete form (ICF) homes.

What is an ICF Home?

ICFs are pre-made forms that fit together like legos or large interlocking blocks. ICF homes bring a host of benefits including thermal insulation, energy efficiency, structural integrity, acoustic insulation, and so much more. It's no surprise that home builders are opting for this type of structure more and more.

If you're sold on the concept of an ICF home, you need to prepare yourself for the home building steps. A custom ICF home builder can assist you in the process. It's important to sit down with your home builder at the very beginning of the process. Your home builder can also all your questions, address any issues, and clear up any confusion or uncertainty you may have about the process.

Because building a custom home is such a complex and involved process, you want to be sure you're prepared for all the possibilities. While your contractor will of course be doing all of the planning and work for you, it's crucial that you are still involved in the process. After all, this is your future home!

Involvement in the Process

Meeting regularly with your contractor throughout the process is a great way to ensure that all is running according to plan. If your contractor runs into any issues or mishaps, they can inform you so that you can alleviate the problem together. It's important that you stay informed on all steps of the process and know exactly where you are in terms of progress. As this home's future owner, this is non-negotiable!

You should also do plenty of research before and during this process. While a good contractor will provide you with all the information you need to know, there's always something more to learn. You want to have as many facts as possible about your future ICF home.

The Internet is a great resource for information about ICF homes. You can even join a virtual community of other ICF homeowners to start learning more about life with an ICF. Knowledge is power, and the more you know about your home, the more you will get out of it!