This homeowner used Fastfoot® and Logix® ICFs to house his family.

WHAT ARE ICFs

Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are concrete forms made with insulating foam 'panels' and proprietary tie systems to hold the foam panels in position.

ICFs are green because they avoid costly recycling of conventional formwork and provide sustaining value by insulating the wall for the life of the building. Labor costs are reduced by the insulation being part of the form rather than requiring a separate sub trade on the jobsite to insulate the concrete wall at a later date.

ICFs provide the following benefits to the building occupant:

• Energy Efficiency: The foam on each side of the form provides exceptionally high R-value, along with the thermal mass of the concrete wall.

• Reduced air infiltration: The poured concrete wall provides an excellent air barrier, minimizing air movement across the building envelope.

• Superior Sound Insulation: The two layers of foam along with the concrete wall provide excellent sound attenuation.

• Fire Resistance: The concrete structure provides outstanding fire resistance.

• Durability: Properly cured concrete lasts indefinitely.

Fabric forms work perfectly with ICFs - click here for the reasons.