Lite-Form workers lift the lightwieght pre-assembled wall section into place over the cement slab foundation. The foam formed walls will be reinforced with steel rebar and may be built into new housing or added inside or outside to existing structures at a relatively low cost.
Dave Gatley/FEMA Safe rooms are one popular application of ICF construction.

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