First, though ICF technology has been around for years and is continually improving in both function and affordability, it’s still
relatively unknown to the general public and traditional homebuilders. There’s no doubt you’ll see more and more ICF construction as people become educated about its many benefits.
Second,
building an ICF home benefits you, the home buyer, not necessarily the homebuilder. Obviously, a builder benefits from the increased satisfaction his customers experience with an ICF home, but that’s a long-term payoff. In the short run, it costs more to build, it’s less familiar to them, and frankly, it’s less profitable than slapping up a good old wood frame home. So a home builder who is unfamiliar with ICFs is not going to educate you about this far superior option.
However, a home builder who is experienced with ICF will vouch for the many advantages of ICFs for both builder and buyer. And, generally, because of the minor learning curve on ICF construction and the great technical support available, any builder you choose will probably be willing to use ICFs at your request.
If you’re already familiar with ICFs, see our
Why Build Block? page to see how
BuildBlock stacks up against the competition. Then,
contact us and we’ll help you locate ICF home plans, architects, builders, and everything you need to make your ICF dream home a reality.
As you begin formulating the plans for your new home, there seems to be no end to the number of choices you have to make. It’s natural to pour hours of time and effort into choosing the right paint, wall coverings, exterior finish and other aesthetics for your new home. But first take some time to decide what will be inside those walls. 
