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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.
St. Nektarios Monastery
If you travel northeast across the Pennsylvania state line you’ll come to the town of Roscoe, New York. Tucked in the hills of Roscoe is the St. Nektarios Monastery. Founded in 1998 by Archimandrite Ephrem of Philotheou Monastery, St. Nektarios is home to 19 residents. In addition to...
Type of Project: Insulating Concrete Forms
Windom Hill Place
Pittsburgh developer and builder Ernie Sota has been constructing environmentally friendly buildings for three decades. He’s been LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council for five years and serves on the board of Pittsburgh’s Green...
Type of Project: Insulating Concrete Forms
Parker Hill Church
Two years ago PACA was contacted by a representative from The McKnight Group, a design/build firm located in Grove City, Ohio. The company had been contracted by Parker Hill Church to construct an addition onto the existing building at its Clarks Summit location and was interested in...
Type of Project: Insulating Concrete Forms | Parking Lots, Driveways & Sidewalks | Pervious Concrete
