There are many great reasons that architects worldwide are using Insulating Concrete Forms for their design needs:

ICFs allow you to experience the power of BIM by designing with Revit models!

ICFs give you limitless design flexibility including arches, angles, and curves. You can use your imagination. The sky is the limit, making it easier for you to achieve your design goals without compromising energy efficiency.

ICF buildings can be designed in any style and will accept any traditional exterior finish including vinyl or wood siding, stucco, EIFS, rock, and brick. There are new innovative materials on the market now that can be applied directly to ICFs with no vapor barrier required. These materials can also be stamped to look like rock, brick, stucco, and other surfaces.

ICFs have web spacing on 6 inch centers, with more attachment points, where most ICFs webs and furring strips are spaced on 8 to 12 inch centers. This adds strength to the block while eliminating scallops and potential for blowouts.

ICFs have a continuous R-Value of R-21 without adding any finish materials that may give additional R-Value. There is no thermal bridging or convection from other building components.

ICFs provide you with all 10 Energy Optimization Points. Our product also has the potential to impact the following LEED Certification Point categories: Energy Performance, Reduced Footprint, Materials and Resource Credits, Durability, Indoor Air Quality, Innovative Design, and Sustainable Construction.

Designing a structure with ICFs allows the end consumer to down-size their HVAC system and reduce energy consumption resulting in a smaller carbon footprint and lower operating costs for the lifetime of the structure.

ICFs contain no HCFC, formaldehyde, asbestos, or fiberglass, and no harmful CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are used in their manufacture, nor is there any degree of “off-gassing” – making them one of the safest building materials on the market today.

ICFs significantly contribute to noise attenuation with an STC rating of 51.