What is ICF
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
ICFs are hollow foam blocks that are stacked one on top of another (think LEGO) to form the walls of a building, reinforced with rebar and filled with concrete.
ICF blocks are made up of two sides of approximately 2 inch thick Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) that are connected by plastic webbing. Steel Rebar is placed in the webbing at specified intervals to add tensile strength.
Buildings erected using ICFs have a lifespan FOUR times that of traditional wood-framed buildings.
ICF construction is on average 5 to 10% more expensive than traditional methods but with superior insulation and less maintenance needed homeowners see reduced monthly expenses that more than offset the cost discrepancy
ICF construction is 700% stronger than traditionally wood-framed buildings.