Why ICF
Your Top Choice of Building Material
The benefits that an ICF home can bring a homeowner are substantial, and in a world where life can bring unexpected events, it’s better to feel secure that your home has been efficiently built.
Benefits of ICF:
ICF Construction is not only efficient from an energy standpoint but building a home in this style is also a more comfortable way to live. The comfort lies not only in the quietness you get from thicker more sound-proof walls but the comfort gives peace of mind as well. This peace of mind comes from knowing that even during the worst weather this home is built stronger than any home out there. The EPS foam gives the ICF build a 4-hour fire rating compared to the usual 20-minute typical stick-framed home. In today's world, this is true peace of mind.
Energy-efficiency: The energy performance of ICF walls far exceeds the normal insulation found in homes. The combination of more insulation, less air infiltration, and high-mass walls contributes to energy efficiency.
Faster Build Time: Choosing to build a home with ICF can cut the construction time down by 2-4 months. This is due in part to not having additional steps for both the interior and exterior construction.
Sound Absorption: Many of the customers we have built ICF homes for have all said the same thing. The homes are quiet and comfortable, which is due to the sound-absorbing qualities of the EPS foam.
Safety: The level of safety ICFs provide homeowners is unmatched. The material is 10 times stronger than framed structures and can survive natural disasters. For example, ICF homes are fire retardant and can help prevent the spread of a fire, should one occur.
Adaptability: ICF can be adapted for residential or commercial projects. The architecture of a building can be easier with ICF and the structure can last longer than wood-framed buildings.
Cost: It may come as a surprise, but the cost to live in an ICF home is no higher than to live in a regular house. Homeowners could actually save money because their utility bills would be less expensive compared to regular wood-framed homes.
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Building your dream home? Log Cabin? An ICF build can reduce the cost of heating and cooling your home up to 58% compared to a similar traditional build.