Several years ago,
Tom Boardman
of Advanced Building Techniques
began to explore
the benefits of a product called, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
"One of the main reasons we build this
way is termites. There is a saying in the construction industry, "there
are only two kinds of houses, those with termites and those that will
get them." We beg to differ with this statement. Another reason we
support this type of construction, is the substantially improve energy
efficiency, more wind resistance, reduced fire risk and a quieter home.
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
As the saying goes, "Build a better mousetrap and the world will
beat a path to your door." The emerging popularity of building
homes with Insulated
Concrete Forms (ICFs)
seems to be proving the old adage true. Of course, for home
builders, erecting forms and pouring concrete walls is nothing new,
at least below grade. But the advent of lightweight, stackable,
interlocking forms which also incorporate interior and exterior
insulation has opened the market for ICFs for virtually all exterior
wall applications. The list of major homeowner benefits is
impressive:
Strength:
ICF walls benefit from concrete's inherent structural qualities,
particularly important in regions affected by severe weather.
Lower Utility Bills:
The combination of a continuous concrete wall plus the integral
interior and exterior insulation provides superb energy efficiency.
Indoor Environmental Quality:
ICF's energy efficiency translates into more even, consistent
temperatures throughout the home. Outdoor pollutants can be kept to
a minimum - particularly important to allergy sufferers. A fresh air
exchanger (strongly recommended) helps regulate humidity in the home
for maximum comfort.
Soundproofing:
With several inches of concrete sandwiched by foam insulation, ICF
homes are typically quieter than neighboring homes built
conventionally.
Insulated Concrete Forms is the
new-generation Integrated Building Technology that is vastly
superior to traditional stick framing methods. Building technology
has seen rapid advances in recent times, with home owners looking
for newer, more efficient ways to build homes that are stronger,
more comfortable and energy-efficient, while allowing for
flexibility of design and lower future maintenance costs. With
Insulated Concrete Forms, you can save time and money and get a
stronger, more comfortable energy-efficient home.
We are currently working on a full catalog of our products but with
continued additions and the vast extent of our product lines we
currently are posting our product fields and brand names. Please
contact us for a more detailed list of products.
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