Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) are an important part of today’s construction technologies. Basically, ICFs are simply interlocking foam building blocks that serve as the forms for poured concrete wall systems and are left as part of the permanent wall.
Depending on the project and engineer’s requirements, ICF forms can be easily reinforced with steel to provide excellent flexural strengths.
AVR, Inc. has chosen the ARXX ICF construction system over all others for our own new facilities being built around the metropolitan area. Incredible savings from the thermal performance of the product are the first reason most are attracted to ICF construction, but the storm safety aspect and reduced outside noise transfer are also reasons owners fall in love with ICFs.
Developed in Europe, where wood resources are at a premium, ICF technology brings high performance and low maintenance to each application. Imagine R-50 Insulating standards coupled with tax, insurance, and energy efficient mortgage savings, it’s possible with ICF.
ICF foam insulating building blocks allow easy building in the cold winter months and wrap residential and commercial concrete walls in a blend of quiet, strong, and energy saving construction techniques.
Sustainability and Durability
With ICF Technology, there is nothing to break, maintain, or to wear out. Your savings continue year after year, and ICF buildings offer unmatched protection from fires, storms, high winds, and other natural disasters. Concrete’s strength can lower your insurance costs and your building will hold its value for generations.
ICF Buildings are also very environmentally friendly.
The forms are manufactured right here in the Midwest. Ready mixed concrete used in ICF buildings is manufactured locally from abundant natural resources. Both ICF forms and ready mix concrete are inert. Neither one can rot, mold or mildew, offering long-term low cost of ownership.
Energy Savings: Because an ICF system wraps a poured concrete wall in foam it provides exceptional energy efficiency and saves you money throughout the life of the building.
Strength: Reinforced concrete walls are better able to withstand strong winds than typical wood-frame construction.
Quiet: Above grade ICF construction gives you an unmatched soundproofing to virtually eliminate exterior noises from getting into your home.
Safety: Four hour fire rating that can mean a safer home for occupants resulting in a possible reduction in your homeowner's insurance.
Clean Air: Your exterior walls become air-tight which results in a clean indoor air environment and eliminates the possibility of mold growth within the exterior walls.
Please visit the Arxx website for a side-by-side comparison of Arxx ICF Walls versus Insulated Wood Frame Walls.
AVR, Inc. & Affiliates is a distributor of Arxx ICF Forms. Arxx is the number one Insulated Concrete Wall System in North America. Arxx has the most production facilities, the widest network of distributors, the best support team, and the best product. In fact, Arxx is the only Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) that provides a direct solid-to-solid attachment for all finishing material (like drywall, siding or brick ties).
Arxx has undertaken many test procedures to substantiate data on the perfromance of Arxx Walls & Foundations. Here are some reports and guidelines based on these tests.
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