Insulated Concrete Forms
ICF
“Fortified” techniques and construction materials raise a home’s overall disaster-resistance above the minimum requirement of local building codes. Extra attention is given to areas especially vulnerable to harsh elements, including doors and windows, roof construction, and the foundation. “Fortified” construction features include:
• Non-combustible and impact-resistant roof materials that also better withstand high winds
• Windows, doors, and garage doors that have a higher design pressure rating;
• Connections that securely tie the house together from roof to foundation; and
• Securely anchored exterior structures such as carports and porches.
• Wind resistance up to 200 mph.
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) provide solid, lasting construction that resists the ravages of natural perils, as well as time. ICFs also provide two built-in layers of foam insulation. This gives an ICF home many advantages over an ordinary home including greater protection against the elements, greater energy efficiency, and more peace and quiet.
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