Residents of Tigard have a local builder who has established himself as an expert on ICF construction. Alan Naylor of Sylvan Development made sure that he personally worked on his first concrete home so that he could familiarize himself with the cutting edge technology and position his firm for the future.Sylvan completed the 2,454 square foot two-story with radiant heat floors at 13584 SW Lauren Lane. Sylvan combined the strength and energy advantages of ICF exterior walls with steel framed interior walls. The open floor plan provides 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Sylvan reports that they have plans for another ICF home in plan-check with the city.
Alan Naylor was a presenter on concrete home construction at the Oregon Building Industry Association's Annual Trade Show Conference in Portland. The class provided continuing education on ICF framing techniques to builders who want to be able to offer clients state-of-the-art construction.
