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Insulated Concrete Forms are the future of construction and Key Industries are your ICF specialists. With the price of lumber increasing by nearly 130% in the last year alone, resulting in the average increase in residential home construction of $16,000, making ICF construction not only a cost-efficient option but the smart option!
What is ICF?
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) are a system of formwork for reinforced concrete, typically made with rigid thermal insulation that remains in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs.
Why use ICF?
The advantages of ICF construction are numerous. First and foremost, ICF construction provides for an extremely energy efficient building by its two continuous layers of insulation, one on the interior and one on the exterior, resulting in minimal air leakage. In fact, ICF provides up to a 50% savings in energy cost over conventional built structures!
ICF construction provides for an extremely durable structure that better resist storms and hurricanes with the ability to withstand up to 250 mph winds! Concerned about rodents, termites, rot and mold? ICF has no cavity within the walls for the unwanted to exist and does not decay or decompose like lumber does.
Is ICF cost efficient?
ICF is cost efficient in terms of the construction process because it is between 25 and 50% faster than traditional methods. It doesn't require any special engineering. The weather is also a reduced factor in ICF construction over traditional methods, saving you money by greatly reducing costly delays in your schedule. Structures built using ICF also require smaller HVAC systems because they are so energy efficient, providing for a another cost saving. Insuring an ICF structure can cost up to 25% less than a traditionally built one. Due to the lower cost of ownership, you will see a higher return on investment when building with ICF.
Is ICF right for my design?
YES! ICF construction is highly modular and versatile, allowing for flexible design. Various finishes can even be installed on ICF construction. The sky is the limit, let us bring your vision to life.