INSULATED CONCRETE FORM WALLS
To obtain high energy efficiency, we use Insulated Concrete Forms or also known as ICFs. Unlike traditional wood framed structures, ICFs are constructed of foam blocks and reinforced with horizontal and vertical steel rebar. ICFs create a form into which concrete is poured. The result is an incredibly strong 4", 6" or 8"-thick structure forming basement foundations and exterior walls to the attic, greatly enhancing the structure's integrity.
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To obtain high energy efficiency, we use Insulated Concrete Forms or also known as ICFs. Unlike traditional wood framed structures, ICFs are constructed of foam blocks and reinforced with horizontal and vertical steel rebar. ICFs create a form into which concrete is poured. The result is an incredibly strong 4", 6" or 8"-thick structure forming basement foundations and exterior walls to the attic, greatly enhancing the structure's integrity.Learn more at www.forms.org.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS CONSTRUCTION
| Features | Benefits |
| * Energy-Efficient | * Save significant dollars on your heating and cooling energy bills |
| * Superior insulation | * Warm, consistent inside temperatures |
| * Solid, steel-reinforced concrete | * Unmatched structural strength |
| * Nothing blows through concrete | * Outside winds do not affect inside comfort |
| * Air-tight building envelope | * Healthier living without dusts and pollens |
| * Mold-free concrete and foam | * Asthmatics, allergy sufferers, children and seniors rest easy |
| * Sound-resistant | * Outside noises stay outside |
| * Resistance to insects | * Your investment is protected |
| * Fire-resistant | * Your family and home are protected |
| * Resistant to storms and high winds | * Safe and secure home |
| * Cast-in-place reinforced concrete | * Ultimate in design flexibility |
| * ICF construction | * Environmentally responsible alternative to lumber |
| * Resistant to storm damage | * Save on insurance rates |
| * Eco-Friendly | * Less construction waste |
| * Versatile construction methods | * Unlimited design possibilities |
| * Mortgage Incentives | * Qualify for a larger home or smaller payment |
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS CONSTRUCTION VS. TRADITIONAL WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION
| ICF House | Stick Frame House |
| Impenetrable solid reinforced concrete walls | 16" center hollow cavities |
| No food value for termites | Food value for termites |
| Up to effective R45 wall performance today and 100 years from now | Realistic R12 performance once settlement and stud leakage are calculated; increases your energy bills |
| Inaudible noise transfer STC 50 Plus (Sound Transmission Control) | STC 36 |
| Save up to 50% on your utility bills | Rising utility bills |
| Qualifies for insurance reduction | None |
| Qualifies for larger mortgages and rate reductions | None |
| 3 to 4 "hour" fire rating | 1 hour |
| Wind capacity 200 mph | 130 mph |
| Green Technology, lower emissions and saves trees | Ten plus trees, global warming, clear cutting, 20% construction waste |
| Dust and pollen free homes | Four times more air exchange per hour |
| Bearing capacity 10 times stronger than wood | 10 times weaker than concrete |
| Thermal mass 20 Btu/sq. ft. x ºF | 3 Btu/sq. ft. x ºF |
