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keri1925

is the hosue painted brick? or Stucco?

11 years ago
Concept Home - Lake County, IL · More Info

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  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hello,
    This house was a winner of a competition by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago as a concept/demonstration home with green technologies. The exterior is constructed of ICF's (Insulated Concrete Forms) with the finish of the upper levels in stucco applied directly to the ICF and the lower level (walk-out basement) in real stone veneer attached to the ICF. The R-value of the exterior walls yield over R50.

    Thank you for commenting!
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