What is ICF Construction?

Overview

Whether you're building a concrete home or a multi-level commercial structure, you can't beat the rewards of building with Insulated Concrete Forms. Insulated Concrete Forms provide a lightweight, high-strength alternative to using steel or wood frames.


Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are hollow foam blocks that are stacked into the shape of the exterior walls of a building, reinforced with steel rebar, and then filled with concrete. Insulated concrete forms combine one of the finest insulating materials - Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) - with one of the strongest structural building materials - steel reinforced concrete. The result is a wall system of unmatched comfort, energy efficiency, strength and noise reduction. 

Owner Advantages

  • Lower energy costs due to the energy efficiency built in. (Energy Star Certified)
  • Sound-blocking ability with a STC rating of 51+ - creating a quiet space.
  • Low maintenance due to mold, rot, mildew, and insect resistance.
  • Increased security due to steel reinforced concrete walls.
  • Disaster resistance with a fire rating up to 4-hours and wind resistance exceeding F5 hurricanes and tornadoes.
  • Cost savings with lower insurance premiums.
  • Increased comfort and health benefits of improved air quality with 75% less outside air infiltration.

Contractor and Builder Advantages

  • The construction time is decreased needing fewer workers to install, creating fast and easy construction due to the stack-able forms.
  • There are multiple form options creating flexibility in building designs.
  • Light weight for easy shipping and delivery.
  • Is compatible with any carpenter trades with multiple finish options.
  • Easier to meet higher energy code mandates with ICF construction.


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4260 Bahia St., Cocoa, FL

Here it is. A two-story ICF home with two ModPod's

Custom Concrete Construction

ICF construction with a Structural Insulated Roof Panel "SIP" system makes wind speed worries a thing of the past. 

ModPod by Builder Modules LLC

Take a minute to see a new way of building by Builder Modules LLC of Cocoa, Florida.