ECO Benefits
Comfort – No draughts blowing through reinforced concrete. There will be absolutely no drafts or cold spots. ICF homeowners have commented on how the temperature is always constant within their homes. Because of the insulated thermal mass of the exterior wall envelope, temperature peaks are smoothed, and therefore homes are noticeably warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Health & Safety – There are no CFCs, HCFCs, or formaldehydes, and also no wood to rot and mold. ICFs are the answer for allergy and asthma sufferers. They have a two-hour fire rating and are termite and pest resistant. But most importantly, these structures can withstand a severe storm hit. Have you considered climate change into your future structure’s design?
Flexibility in Design – Reinforced concrete has tremendous proven design capabilities. For example, how many bridges do you travel over every day? ICF wall systems can support concrete floor and roof systems and give you the ultimate in innovative design.
Quiet – Your outside noises are greatly reduced. Is your future building site near rail tracks, airports, highways or recreational vehicle trails? Then our buildings are for you.
Energy Efficiency – Homes built with ICF exterior walls require an estimated 44% less energy to heat and 32% less energy to cool than comparable frame houses. Consequently, your HVAC systems can be downsized or even forgotten about. Since floor systems are hung on the inside of the wall, real energy savings come when you design above-grade, thereby eliminating a huge heat loss area in conventional housing.
Environmentally Friendly: Use of wood products in construction significantly reduced.
Energy-Efficient: Provides superior insulation, reducing heating/cooling costs and creating a virtual air/vapor barrier.
Sound-Suppressing: The interior rooms are effectively shielded from outside noise.
Quickly Constructed:
Extremely Strong: Walls are “cast-in-place,” monolithic, reinforced concrete.
Versatile: Any interior or exterior finish can be applied.
Fire-Retardant: Up to a four-hour Fire Resistive Rating.
