Do people in the US build their houses with concrete? I'm asking because I've never seen one before?

Question

It's also because I've never been around the US so I obviously can't see every house. Have you seen one or do you have one?

Answer 1

Love your question.

They have been using ICF construction in Europe for many years with great success.I will say there has been great opposition to ICF here,perhaps lack of understanding.

I will say as a former concrete pump operator I have pumped many ICF homes.Once people realize the overall savings (oil) they may see otherwise.

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Answer 2

My house is made of tin or aluminum(mobile home). Some people build with brick, some with wood, most all houses that actually have basements have concrete to make the basement, but I don't know about the WHOLE house. It'd be kinda' expensive!

Answer 3

I saw an excellent presentation on one of the usual TV channels. HGTV, I think.  Yes, there are concrete homes being built.  I took the name of the construction company and developer of the process; but, I lost all the information from about one year ago.  It is real and available and not that complicated.  It is a big plus in hurricane alley country.  But, the benefits make it worthy consideration for anyone considering a new home.   I had an interest to expand my dwelling via a concrete room.  Just lost enthusiasm because all of the contractors were negative on the idea.  I live a rust belt state and the contractors are mostly 3 guys in a pickup truck who have a license to be called a contrator but little else.  

Answer 4

yes.  the foundation is concrete, the walls made of wood,  the outside of the house has brick.