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ICF or Insulating Concrete Form	Insulating Concrete Forms or ICFs are popular in green building projects because of their thermal performance, durability, non-outgassing materials, and other reasons.
IICRC	An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.
Insulation	More is generally better, but insulation is only part of the solution in creating a tighter home that uses less energy for heating and cooling.

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