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Insulating Concrete Forms

 

Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) accentuate the characteristics and benefits that have made concrete the worlds most utilized building material.

Buildings constructed with ICFs are are quiet, durable, energy efficient, and safe.

Quiet

The mass of concrete within the walls, combined with the interior and exterior layers of insulation that comprise the form itself, produce a building that is very quiet. ICF construction can produce walls with an STC rating that will exceed 50.

Durable

ICF homes have proven durability with a capacity to withstand the most damaging storms.

Energy Efficiency

Because of concrete's thermal mass, buildings constructed with ICFs are extremely "tight" and exhibit limited internal temperature swings. As a result, HVAC equipment may be downsized and operated during off peak hours. 

Safe

Concrete won't burn. Whether it is single family, multi-famiy, or commercial construction, concrete buildings featuring a balanced approach to fire safety design provide superior protection for its occupants.

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