ICF - Insulated
Concrete Forming Systems
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ICF is a light weight, high strength, permanent
in-place concrete form that is less labor intensive than either concrete wall
forming or block construction. Alternative concrete insulated walls require up
to 25% less concrete and produce concrete up to 50% stronger. Each ICF unit is 4
ft. long by 16” high and either 9 ¼“, 11 ¼”, or 13 ¼” wide, depending upon
whether a 4”, 6”, or 8”. thick wall is being formed. Each ICF unit weighs
approximately 5 lbs. instead of up to about 228 lbs. for 6 standard, 8 in.
concrete blocks.
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It
is manufactured of a specially formulated expanded polystyrene material and each
forming unit is specified as..
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Non-combustible
- Non-toxic
- Rot-proof
- A moisture barrier
- Providing reduced sound transmission
- A superior insulating material
- A Green Product
- Ozone Friendly
- Will use 75% less lumber
- Will reduce energy costs by a minimum of 66%
- Is Allergy Free
- Is a Healthy Building
Construction Advantages:
The ICF concrete forming system can be used in any situation where wood framed,
masonry or concrete walls are being specified. In addition, it will also accept
any of the commonly used external finishing materials, i.e., brick, siding
(aluminum or wood) and stucco. Specifically, the construction advantages of the
ICF system are:
1) Speed - ICF units are speedily assembled and accelerate the entire
construction and delivery schedule;
2) Efficiency - ICF units are installed to the required height, and then the
concrete is placed in the forms all in one continuous operation;
4) Less Concrete Required - ICF wall will use less concrete than a wall formed
with other types of forms;
5) Strength and Durability of reinforced concrete;
6) Eliminates the need for stripping and cleaning of forms;
7) Quality - Concrete is moisture protected by the permanent form and also able
to properly cure for up to a year because of the protection provided by the ICF
system;
8) One-step Forming and Insulating capability - ICF concrete wall provides a
minimum R-36 thermal resistance and more when interior and exterior finishes are
added;
9) Waste is kept to a minimum;
10) Callbacks are reduced - Cracked walls are virtually eliminated.
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