ICF
Foundations & Basements
ICF is ideal for foundations and basements in Alberta due to our drastic climate variations.
Energy Efficiency: ICF basements provide excellent insulation, reducing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, leading to significant energy savings.
Durability: The concrete in ICF foundations and basements are slower to cure, resulting in fewer cracks and therefore higher strength and durability.
Faster Builds: ICF foundations typically require less labor and coordination of trades, resulting in faster builds and reduced construction time.
Strength and Stability: ICF basements offer greater strength and stability due to the use of vertical and horizontal rebar, making them a more durable choice.
Less Maintenance: ICF basements require less maintenance than traditional foundations, as they are less prone to cracking and settling.
Cost-Effective: While ICF basements may require a higher upfront cost, they can provide long-term savings through reduced energy costs and reduction of concrete needed.
ICF to the Roof
Energy efficient ICF construction provides superior insulation and energy savings, ensuring a comfortable and sustainable living environment.
With residential and commercial applications, ICF is the ultimate in building systems due to its amazing properties:
Fire resistance: ICF walls can have a highly superior four- to six-hour fire rating and negligible surface burning properties, making them our top choice for building construction.
Thermal insulation: The foam insulation in ICF blocks provides superior thermal insulation, without the thermal breaks of other building methods, reducing heat transfer and energy loss by a considerable amount.
Sound attenuation: ICF walls attenuate sound, creating a quieter and more peaceful indoor environment.
Airtightness: The continuous insulation and uninterrupted concrete core of ICF walls makes them airtight, reducing air leaks and improving indoor air quality.
Durability: ICF walls are highly durable due to the properties of their continuous, reinforced concrete core.
Strength: ICF walls are twice as strong as traditional wood-frame construction, providing added security and protection.
Energy efficiency: ICF homes can reduce energy consumption by over 20% compared to traditional wood-framed construction, making them sustainable and much less expensive to heat and cool.
Low maintenance, Moisture resistance: ICF is resistant to moisture, reducing the risk of water damage, mold growth mildew and pest infestation.
Thermal mass: The concrete core of ICF walls acts as a continuous thermal mass, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce the need for heating and cooling.
Disaster resistance: ICF walls are highly resistant to the damage of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, providing great peace of mind.
Using our experienced engineer/design team is critical to create the best quality product without adding unnecessary costs and complication. During the design process, involving our team with decades of ICF-specific experience will ensure a robust superstructure without redundancies in rebar, concrete and installation labour. Avoid the extra cost of inexperience.
ICF-Specific Engineering and Design
Specialzed ICF
Building with ICF doesn't have to be restricted to single-story rectangular buildings. Tall walls, curved walls, ICF cantilever, and round windows are among the specializations we can provide. Call us today to see what we can do for you.
Our company specializes in ICF and with over 25 years of experience, we know how to make your project high quality and cost effective.
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