An outer shell of a home is created by a house’s framing system. The framing also supports the home and shapes the home. While choosing a framing material, a builder takes into account the project’s initial costs of materials and labor, as well as the homeowner’s long-term costs. Choosing the best house framing option for your home construction can be challenging because of the many available options. A sturdy, cost-effective framing product is what builders and homeowners are searching for. Among the products are insulated concrete forms (ICF), structural insulated panels (SIPS), wood, concrete block, and steel framing.