ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms)

An ICF Home: A decision that will please you for years to come

Your bare feet will love you… Imagine the warm floors and constant warmth throughout the house on a cold winter morning… no cold drafts passing through to make you shiver.

Listen to the silence… Because of the thick walls, annoying neighborhood noises like planes flying overhead, barking dogs and early morning lawn mowers are reduced to a whisper. Just imagine your family sleeping peacefully through the noisiest of thunderstorms.

Breathe the clean air… No mold and no air infiltration means dust and allergens are drastically reduced. Think of how much less dusting you will have to do, or how you or someone in your family will be protected from asthma attacks.

Relax more… When the utility bills arrive in the mail, you will be surprised to find that they are half of what you were expecting. With the extra money that is left over at the end of the month, you can finally save for that dream vacation.

What are ICFs?

Insulated concrete forms are made from polystyrene. They are designed to hold concrete in place during the initial pour and remain in place to provide thermal insulation. The forms are stacked, much like Legos, to form the exterior walls. Then, rebar is added to give the walls strength and the concrete is poured between the foam panels.

The insulating capacity of expanded polystyrene, coupled with the structural integrity of reinforced concrete, is a powerful combination. These walls are stronger, safer, quieter and highly energy-efficient. It is the perfect replacement for wood framing, concrete block, traditional poured concrete walls, and any other typical material used in construction. It complies and exceeds all applicable building standards and, not to mention, is environmentally friendly.

People everywhere are raving about ICF homes… why?

Once you have lived in an ICF home, you will undoubtedly never dream of going back to the flimsiness of a wood-framed house. The difference in quality is like comparing a Mercedes to a Kia. There are so many more reasons not to settle for just any home. You will enjoy: A high quality and energy efficient home. A sound resistant home. Lower utility bills. No drafts or cold spots. High fire resistance. Healthy air environment. Tornado resistance. No mold, rot or decay. Lower insurance premiums. Higher resale value than your neighbor's house.

Can I still build my dream house?

Your ICF home can look exactly like you want it to look, like any other home, for nearly the same cost as the wood house "Bob the Builder" wants to build for you. From the outside, ICF homes look the same as wood framed homes since all finishes, such as brick, stucco and siding, can be used. On the inside, homeowners like the thicker walls that provide deep interior window sills for use as window display areas.