Build foundation walls with insulated concrete forms
Structure and insulation in a single package
Unlike traditional concrete forms, which are removed after the concrete has cured, insulated concrete forms (ICFs) remain in place, providing foundation insulation. ICFs are hollow blocks made from rigid foam insulation or recycled wood fibers. Voids are filled with steel reinforcing bar and concrete.
Green points
LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify.
: EA2 Insulation: basic insulation is a requirement; up to 2 pts.for exceeding required IECC International Energy Conservation Code. insulation by 5%.
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions.
/ICC-700: Up to 15 pts. for third-party verification of insulations, such as ICFs, that also provide their own air barrierBuilding assembly components that work as a system to restrict air flow through the building envelope. Air barriers may or may not act as a vapor barrier. The air barrier can be on the exterior, the interior of the assembly, or both..
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