Reduces Energy Consumption & Harmful Emissions

ICF structures combine expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation and concrete thermal mass.  This highly effective combination of materials minimizes temperature fluctuations by absorbing and storing heat.  This equates to an average of approximately 30-50% reduction in energy consumption for heating and cooling, which results in an equivalent reduction in harmful emissions.

Manufacturing centers use steam and cold water to produce ICFs.  No CFCs, HCFCs, formaldehyde or any chemicals are used in the manufacturing process.  Therefore no off-gassing is present.

Save Trees

Using ICFs reduce the amount of lumber consumed and essentially reduces the number of trees cut down.  These trees are important for oxygen production and carbon dioxide absorption.

Uses Recycled Materials

ICF webs are manufactured using 100% post-industrial recycled polypropylene.  This means over 60% of the weight of an ICF block is made up of recycled materials.

Minimizes Waste

ICFs can generate as little as 1% construction waste.  This greatly reduces contributions to land fills, which produces methane gases.

Contributes to LEED Certification

Technical Data

• EPS Thickness: 2.5" (6.25 cm.) per panel; 5" (12.5 cm.) total
  
  
• EPS material: Type 2 flame retardant expanded polystyrene (EPS), density-1.5 pcf
  
  
• EPS complies with the requirements of ASTM E-84 & CAN/ULS-S701-97
  
  
• Thermal resistance: with concrete Thermal Mass Effect R-30+
  
  
• Sound Insulation: STC 50
  
  
• Reinforcing placement complies with ACI 318
  
  
• Minimum concrete pouring temperature: Minus 20 deg. C or minus 4 deg. F
  
  
• Fire rating: 3+ hrs.
  
  
• Concrete wall: flat & solid