Insulated Concrete Form's construction
Insulated concrete Forms- is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs. The forms are interlocking modular units that are dry-stacked (without mortar) and filled with concrete. The units lock together somewhat like Lego bricks and create a form for the structural walls or floors of a building. This type of construction is used in America, and some parts of Europe. To use this construction you will need a building permit.
Advantages and disadvantages of I.C.F
Advantages
- Significant energy savings
- Severe weather resistance
- Significantly lower insurance premiums
- Faster construction time
- Incest resistant
- Environmentally Friendly
- etc.....
Disadvantages
-The one potential downside with an ICF house is its cost. Like lumber, the cost of concrete does vary, and can sometimes cost more than lumber. Depending on the current cost of concrete, ICF building can run from 1% to 8% more than wood framing. Considering that a framing package for a wood-frame house is about $15,000 for a 2,000 square foot house, that amounts to $150 to $1,200 more. That additional cost can easily be recovered through lower insurance premiums and energy costs. However, some ICF houses may actually be much CHEAPER than wood-framed homes. The design of the house does play a role in building expense, and the more simple the shape of the house, the lower the ICF building costs.
-The one potential downside with an ICF house is its cost. Like lumber, the cost of concrete does vary, and can sometimes cost more than lumber. Depending on the current cost of concrete, ICF building can run from 1% to 8% more than wood framing. Considering that a framing package for a wood-frame house is about $15,000 for a 2,000 square foot house, that amounts to $150 to $1,200 more. That additional cost can easily be recovered through lower insurance premiums and energy costs. However, some ICF houses may actually be much CHEAPER than wood-framed homes. The design of the house does play a role in building expense, and the more simple the shape of the house, the lower the ICF building costs.