Commercial Construction Benefits
a completed ICF structure costs less than 0.75 to 7 % more than a traditionally built home. Numbers wise,building using ICFs adds approximately $1.00 to $7.00 per square foot cost. But you can then subtract as much as $0.75 in savings from smaller heating and cooling equipment.
neighborhood of 25 to 50 percent less than conventionally framed construction. The ICFs’ heavy-duty insulation and concrete’s thermal mass help even out temperature swings in even the most dramatic climates. HVAC systems can be designed on a smaller scale,providing upfront savings during construction and long term energy savings.
be 10-20 times stronger than traditional stick framing. They will stand against hurricane and tornado force winds up to 200 miles per hour, floods, and are even rated to weather an earthquake practically unharmed.
airborne pollen, allergens, and other particles that make indoor air quality poor. This tighter envelope also prevents termite and other bug infestations.
and shown to be able to withstand temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees, which is considerably hotter than a typical house fire. In contrast, a traditionally constructed structure would collapse in an hour. The concrete also keeps a fire contained to one area. Wood usually helps to fuel a fire and helps it spread to other areas. Even at the extreme temperature of a serious house fire, the ICF walls do not allow flames to pass from one wall to the next.
mowers, barking dogs, and even airplanes are but whispers. Indoor noises can be reduced and/or eliminated, so no more children stomping upstairs or being able to hear the neighbor's television.
form walls create a more uniform and stable temperature throughout your home. You'll have no more hot spots or cold drafts. No more hot bedrooms upstairs and cold bathrooms downstairs!
also help to conserve forest resources and their energy efficiency reduces fossil fuel consumption. It is estimated that a 2,000 sq.ft. house saves up to 15 large trees. Concrete is also inert and non-toxic.
less labor than traditional framed walls. |
| Why ICFs? |
| The ICF Builder LLC |
| Since lumber prices have increased and it's quality decreased, consumers are looking for a building product that is good not only for them, but for the environment as well. ICF construction is it. According to outside sources, ICF Construction has become the fastest growing alternative to wood frame. By the year 2015 ICF
15-25% of all new homes built, Why? Homes and structures that are built with ICFs have the integrity to withstand natural disasters, are good for the environment and good for the wallet. ICFs are also quickly becoming the material of choice for multi-family construction projects unmatched firewall protection and sound deadening between units and are found to be more cost effective than normal wood framing. Residential Construction is not the only application for ICF construction. About another third of ICF construction materials sold are used in the construction of non residential buildings. Not only are the operating costs of the finished project lower, it also speeds up the construction cycle. ICF Construction can be used for schools,hotels, motels, retail and office buildings,storages, warehouses, theaters, churches, and many other applications. On the exterior, an ICF building can be constructed to resemble any other structure. It's what ICF construction offers on the inside that makes it stand above the rest. You can sleep well at night knowing that your concrete building is hard at work protecting your family and pocket book from anything life may throw at you or that your investment is well protected. Here are some reasons why building with concrete is the smart thing to do: |
| This is a thermal image of a 2x4 house under the conditions shown on the picture. |
| This is a thermal image of an ICF house under the conditions shown on the picture |
| “Anywhere people are making a buying decision that will last for generations, they’ll move towards ICFs.” |
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