Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited ...

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So he used a system called insulated concrete foam to incorporate the scraps into building blocks, called Surf Blocks. “Basically, we leave the styrofoam on after we pour the concrete into the ...