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What are Insulated Concrete Forms?
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks which are stacked into
the shape of the exterior walls of a building, reinforced with steel rebar, and then
filled with concrete. Insulated concrete forms combine one of the finest insulating materials, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), with one of the strongest structural
building materials, steel reinforced concrete. The result is a wall system of
unmatched comfort, energy efficiency, strength and noise reduction.

Why ICF?

Energy Efficient
Insulated concrete forms (ICF) combine close celled expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation with the terrific performance of concrete’s thermal mass to give you
30-70% savings in your heating and air conditioning costs. Covered EPS does not
settle or deteriorate, resulting in significant, consistent long-term savings and exceptional comfort.
Versatile
An ICF house can look just like a
traditional home if you want. Or,
because of the innate flexibility of
the foam material, you can have
unique footprints, arches, angles
and curves as part of your design
at a lower construction cost than
with traditional building methods.
Using 4’x16” molded blocks, 45 or
90 degree corners, brick ledge forms,
and taper blocks, ICFs can be used to
build virtually any home plan, using any finish - brick, stucco, siding, and more.
Environmentally Friendly
ICF significantly reduces the need for wood products, and instead use sand and
gravel, the world’s most prevalent building materials. ICF walls utilize materials
more efficiently, greatly reducing land filling. ICFs contain no HCFC, formaldehyde, asbestos, or fiberglass, and no harmful CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are used in their manufacture, nor is there any degree of "off-gassing."
Superior Insulation
Expanded polystyrene is the premium insulation choice for your long-term
comfort and savings. There are no
airborne glass fibers to breathe, and
no insulation settlement to be concerned about. With ICF, fluctuations in room temperatures will become a thing of the
past and consequently you will experience overall comfort like never before.
Air-Tight Building Envelope
Airtight building envelopes reduce heating
and cooling costs, and also provide superior indoor air quality. Energy efficient
air exchangers can be programmed to introduce filtered fresh air so that dust,
pollens and pollution stay outside.
Hurricane and Tornado Resistant
ICF provides the stability of concrete
making it less likely to be damaged by tornados or strong winds. The photo to
the left (taken by FEMA) shows a
neighborhood shortly after it was hit by Hurricane Katrina. The only home still
standing was constructed with ICF.
Fire-Resistant
Walls built with ICF have a three-hour plus
fire rating due to the raw material bead
with flame- retardant agents.
Sound-Resistant
Concrete filled insulated concrete forms provide exceptional sound attenuation.
ICF walls achieve an STC rating of 50 plus which basically makes outside noise
inaudible inside.
Solid Concrete
ICF structures built from footing to
rafter have a full height reinforced
insulated concrete wall. It puts an end
to uncomfortable winter drafts and
huge areas of heat loss or gain from
electrical boxes.
Mold-Free Concrete and Foam
Unlike a wood frame building which once
infiltrated by moisture will mold and mildew,
ICF construction virtually eliminates this problem.