You don’t have to live in an area affected by typhoons and tornadoes to consider a concrete block or ICF (insulated concrete form) designed house plan. The cost of adding more than triple the standard amount of styrofoam to an ICF would be cost prohibitive and instantly make the home unaffordable to the majority of the market.ģ. Advantages of the Concrete Block / ICF Home. When building an ICF home, homeowners can choose either a wood-frame or an ICF home plan to construct their ICF home. Affordability – A passive house in most areas of Canada requires an insulation value in the walls of near R75. Insulated concrete form (ICF) home plans are similar to wood-frame home plans however, ICF home plans include wider walls while maintaining the same interior square footage. We believe styrofoam should be used only where it is beneficial, which is below grade (where it stands up well against moisture), not above grade.Ģ. Joe Biden will at 12. For this reason alone, we do not entertain using ICF above grade. Sustainability – ICF uses styrofoam which is a petroleum-based product. Warmer, Safer, Quieter, Stronger, Healthier, and Saves You Money. Although we do use a modified ICF for a super-insulated foundation, we do not use ICF for above ground walls.
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