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ICF Walls - Wood Fiber Composite Forms

Cement-bonded recycled wood chip forms that hold concrete in place during curing and remain to provide thermal and sound insulation.

Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber cement siding offers the appearance of traditional wood-based siding materials with much lower maintenance requirements, while maintaining its shape and color much better than vinyl siding.
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