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Features and benefits

What insulated concrete form construction offers that typical construction methods lack, grouped by the aspect of the building it affects.

  • High performance R-values
  • No air infiltration
  • Permanent performance with no downgrading over time
  • Shifts thermal loading from peak periods
  • Lower cost to heat and cool
  • No air infiltration means less dust and allergens
  • No cavity walls for mold, mildew, bugs or rodents
  • Non-toxic materials
  • No off-gassing of materials
  • High wind resistance
  • Fire-rated assembly
  • Strength is permanent
  • Will not rot or decay
  • The concrete is resistant to termites
  • Impact resistant
  • No maintenance requirements
  • High sound attenuation
  • Enhances steady temperatures
  • Peace of mind during inclement weather events
  • Low maintenance structure
  • Design versatility
  • Energy efficient
  • Structurally capable
  • Fire rated
  • Sound deadening
  • Quick, depending on installer
  • Conducive to exterior insulation finish systems

Permanence

  • Fully code accepted cast-in-place concrete walls
  • Time tested and proven

ICF construction offers features and benefits for every type of structure.