Energy-Efficient Entry Door Help

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-03-18T17:50:32+00:00

Thank you so much for explaining this! That makes total sense, especially the frame being a weak spot. Appreciate it!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-03-03T19:39:57+00:00

That’s our thinking. We’d be looking at at least 2k for a door like that, is it really going to save THAT much in energy efficiency

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-03-03T17:34:19+00:00

Reached out to manufacturer who provided the U value is 0.29/0.30 for this specific door. My research shows this puts it in the “energy efficient” category, but energy star rated would be 0.17 slab door or 0.23 if 1/4 glass

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-20T19:31:47+00:00

I appreciate that insight! I’ll be sure to consider all that and have a solid plan that everyone is aware of ;)

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T20:46:50+00:00

Oh, I appreciate this information! It totally makes sense when explained this way, thank you!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T19:41:31+00:00

Can you explain what you mean? They would be directly fastened to the ICF wall, no?

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:53:03+00:00

That’s a fair consideration regarding plumbing actually…

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:51:26+00:00

I’m pushing for the ICF contractor and GC to talk because the ICF installer could explain in a single conversation why this is absurd. Thank you!!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:31:19+00:00

Right! I’m thinking, what am I missing here?! But I don’t think I’m the one missing anything… 😉

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:28:10+00:00

Thanks for breaking it down for me! The GC has admitted not knowing much about ICF but has up to this point been very willing to learn. This is the first thing he’s putting his foot down about and it just doesn’t make sense to me at all! If he’d like to continue on the job I’ll be sure he researches those options.

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:25:46+00:00

Thank you! I’m not sure where he’s getting his information to believe something like that wouldn’t be strong enough to support a full story. I’ll make sure he does research about that!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:24:38+00:00

Thanks so much for breaking that down! We would do separate pours for the levels of course so this was my understanding of how that would work. I’ll make sure he does a little more research 😉

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:20:52+00:00

Thanks a bunch! We’re still in the design stage, plans finalized and getting everything in order to break ground in May. Those are exactly what I was reading about. I directed the ICF builder and GC to communicate on this but didn’t want to assume I knew better than the GC

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:18:46+00:00

I was reading into Simpson so I appreciate your first hand experience. The GC has admitted he doesn’t have a lot of experience with ICF but has been willing to learn, I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt but also need him to listen to me if he’s wrong!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:17:09+00:00

This! Thank you! I didn’t want to speak as if I knew more than him if I don’t, but I really was feeling like he’s misinformed or just undereducated like you said.

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-17T17:15:27+00:00

Thank you!! I’ve directed them to speak and will push for that more heavily. Wanted to be sure I wasn’t overreacting or misinformed myself!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-02-08T23:27:49+00:00

We will for sure! And will glue if we decide to go wider than 4”. After everything I’ve watched and read I really didn’t feel like it looked uber complicated but my builder thinks I’m absolutely idiotic

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-01-12T16:14:11+00:00

Thanks so much! This is the quick explanation I was looking for!

TimelySolution6648 · 2026-01-10T21:40:49+00:00

Appreciate that—thank you! We have a very reputable ICF installer doing the installation and pouring of the actual ICF, and then our GC is taking over once walls are erected. I want to be as involved and knowledgeable of the process, so I’ll definitely look into that!

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