It does not ignite, it's non-combustible construction. No matter how many sparks fall on that roof, it will never burn," said Fisher. ICF technology is not new, but it is not commonly used yet.

ICF builds are common, but the Palos family used PHNX Development and their unique longspan system to eliminate the need for any wood in the structure. "With us, it takes one day to frame a roof ...

Latosa's builder, Nicholas Nikiforuk is currently constructing an ICF home in Saint Helena that will have also have a concrete roof, and concrete floor, and other enhancements, that he says will ...

With a commitment to safety and innovation, PHNX Development's design utilizes a proprietary wood-free roof system with insulated concrete forms (ICF) for exterior walls. “Type 1A construction ...

And investing in ICF doesn't solve all your problems: The frame of your house might survive a twister attack, but the roof and windows would remain vulnerable. "Even with ICF, if you take a direct ...

Tyler Johnson After Hurricane Katrina, a home in Pass Christian, Mississippi — the only one in its neighborhood built with ICF walls, a concrete roof and a concrete foundation — remained ...