WE HAVE CONCRETE WALLS | Couple Building Their OWN HOUSE | ICF High Efficiency Home

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[TheMarpalm]

ICF is way underused in the US. We built our home with Logix blocks. Been here 6 years and could not be happier. Huge energy savings - house feels so solid. Built for$80/sqft

[johnmcmccormack]

how wonderful to see a couple work so well together with a common goal. I'll be watching your progress with awe, good luck to you both. I'm following you from Ireland 🇮🇪

[kathiebauer]

We were 50 when we started our ICF home. Began with basement, used our exterior walls as bearing walls for the metal truss’s & metal roof. Been 23yrs & love the quiet, this house has been wonderful.

[tonynagy]

Looking really great guys!! BTW, I surpassed my record mixing concrete in a mixer. 11 Mixes in one 9hr day. 2 bags quickcrete @88lbs each, 1 bucket lime, 2 small bags anti-crack fibre, and one scoop hosphere. I didn't count the shovels of sand or water used, but it was a lot. 1 mix filled 2 wheel barrows to the brim. 5 plasterers on the wall plus 2 labourers hauling buckets up. I could barely keep up. Got the house done with scratch + finish coat today. Now it has to sit till everything cures and ready for the pre-mix stucco coating and texture. The client will be amazed when we are all cleaned up and done. Cheers, Blessings!

[davcox]

At first glance it looks more complicated than a traditional built home. But as long as you follow the detailed instructions, it actually becomes such an efficient build. Loving this project guys.👍

[jimmieusaf-pol]

I like how you two compliment each other, verbally as well, as you work through different things together, and show each other how much you care for each other in so many ways! These build videos could be an hour long, and I'd sit here and watch it all, but understand this is just a part of your lives right now and you have so many more things going on we never see, that takes up your time. I have a feeling that this channel is going to explode with subscribers one day, since it is that kind of a channel that I believe a lot would like once they find it. Stay safe y'all!

[charlesrodriguez]

Idk why everyone is hating on your build. ICF is an amazing innovative material and very strong too. I have a concern over the fire resistance of the foam and the toxic chemicals used to process them but overall still a nice home.

[Crittermoto]

Proper pre planning and design is paramount when it comes to ICF. I appreciate Brandon’s skill and knowledge. I designed my home in the same manner: block size dictated building dimensions and window locations.
Exciting for you both, keep on going!

[suezaple]

I believe I am Liking these ICF homes, Nice seeing yourself and Brandon working together on it, you work together well. and what an interesting way to build a home love it.

[leozmaxwelljilliumz]

Every time I see folks build their own homes..I get a smile. You appreciate people in the trades so much more and you love and take care of your home much better then the average owner because you know all the aspects of how it was built and how to maintain it. Cant wait to build mine Hopefully next year. Icf foundations are so badass

[yesleksmith]

My husband and I are doing this right now. We are building our foundation/ basement/ garage and then putting wood beams across and setting a modular ontop. A lot of work! Permits and engineering plans are the biggest hurdle.

[ElsaRhae]

That rebar bender🫢 brilliant. I’ve been using my shoe and muscles to bend it!!! I love seeing how you’re doing this. It’s so similar to ours but so, so different! I can’t wait to see the next steps! Also loved Brandon adding to the voice overs!!

[firehawkct]

The ICF is amazing. I especially like the floor joist holders.

[StevenEverett]

I love seeing the great progress you are making. I look forward to the day you move in. Great job!

[kjduursma]

This is soo cool. I can’t wait to see the next episode. Thanks for filming it. I love your videos.

[davidsonfamily]

Great work. It is so exciting. I can't resist commenting on the irony of two timber smart people building with concrete instead of logs. All the best with this inspiring project. John

[georgiafamilydogtails]

What incredible work! You two are so awesome! Your home is going to be be so solid, insulated and last forever. Great video! ❤️ Cheryl & Dixie in Georgia 🐕

[shanedevlin]

You guys are killing it you should be proud. But just remember behind every amazing man there's an even more amazing woman

[sidecardude]

My external walls on the bottom part of my house are about 3 feet thick limestone. Very efficient for heat and cooling....

[billybatesjr]

Great seeing a couple buildings their own House !! Awesome Work !!! ❤