Insulating concrete form homes provide unparalleled peace and quiet and true protection from outside noise. In sound transmission tests, ICF walls allow less than one-third as much sound to pass through as regular frame walls. Air movement is not possible through reinforced concrete. There are absolutely no drafts and no cold spots. ICF owners invariably comment on the consistent temperature within their homes and offices. Because of the huge thermal mass of the exterior wall envelope, temperature peaks smoothed, and these structures are noticeably warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Perhaps most importantly, ICF walls provide safe shelter from severe storms, whose occurrence is increasing in frequency as well as severity. States with no past history of tornadoes are now experiencing them. As a result of the recent number of hurricanes, building codes have been upgraded along the East Coast including the Virginia coastline. Since 1983, insurance claims due to severe storm events have been doubling every five years. Protect your investment, protect your family, and protect yourself. Build with Insulated Concrete Forms.
The high thermal mass and minimal air infiltration of insulating concrete form walls create a more uniform and stable temperature throughout your home. You'll have no more hot spots or cold drafts. Reinforced concrete has proven design capabilities. ICF wall systems can support concrete floor and roof systems and the exterior and interior walls are ready to receive any finish materials you choose.
ICF walls reduce air infiltration by 75%: The effects of hay fever, asthma, and other airborne allergies greatly alleviated as a direct result of the reduced leakage of outside air, which brings dust, pollen, and other pollutants. Indoor air pollution is a great health concern today. ICF walls are non-toxic. Measurement of air contents of actual ICF houses shows an almost complete absence of any emissions.When planning a new house, consider the greater well-being that comes from living with more even temperature, sharply reduced drafts, and noticeably greater quiet. That's what you get with an insulating concrete form home.
The cost of ICF vs. more traditional methods of construction is typically more for the actual construction, but the cost of ownership of an ICF structure is significantly less than the more traditional methods. In nearly every documented case of the cost of an ICF structure, the return on investment (ROI) for the extra construction cost is within 5 years with many showing less than 3 years. Depending how costs are viewed, ICF may cost a little more or significantly less to build and operate.
The house is completely constructed using Insulated Concrete Forms. Using sustainable materials such as concrete yields higher quality, creating a building with more value, and the cost to the environment is substantially reduced. These materials cause minimal impact and offer the highest energy efficiency.
A: The latest advancement for walls in technology consists of stay-in-place concrete forms, which are vastly superior to construction with wood. The Lego-like, pre-assembled units allow for more freedom of design. It also produces far less waste than the traditional wood-framing method. The reinforced concrete is then sandwiched between two layers of expanded polystyrene foam insulation.
A: Energy bills reduced up to 70% and with this concrete system you also get…
Twice as energy-efficient (no air spaces or studs), and the technology events out the effect of external temperature swings. Up to three times more sound resistant due to the double-foam, insulated concrete core. Up to four times more fire resistant, since the walls built with steel reinforced concrete. Far more resistance to thermal bridging, where outside cold travels easily through walls to create uncomfortable cold spots, drafts and mustiness. Coupled with concrete floors, this system is guaranteed mould free. Its hypoallergenic nature is great for people who suffer from allergies.