Insulated Concrete Forms (I.C.F)

At Fuller Excavating we know that in these economic times everyone is trying to get the most for their money. When building a new home or office the amount of decisions to be made can seem overwhelming. Let us make an easy one for you when you choose to begin your project with an I.C.F. (Insulated Concrete Forms).

There are many reasons why I.C.Fs are the best choice.  But, first you might be asking what exactly is an I.C.F? An I.C.F is a hollow, light-weight, made to stay in place form that is created using two Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) panels connected by polypropylene webs. They are then stacked and filled with concrete that results in durable, sustainable, and stable walls.

The I.C.F provides structure, insulation, a vapor barrier, sound barrier and attachments that make adding drywall and exterior siding a cinch! And that is just the beginning! The I.C.F wall is known to last over four times longer than the normal constructed walls. Also, there are no limits to the I.C.F walls and they can be used for residential or commercial properties of any size or shape.

The product is another “green” option for homeowners and they can drastically reduce energy costs because no additional insulation is needed inside or outside of the wall. These structures use 30%-50% less energy to heat and cool when used with other energy saving products. You might be thinking that this all sounds good, but what about when I go to actually build the interior of my home? Will I need to frame the inside before I can put sheetrock up? The answer is no. No additional interior framing is necessary. The sheetrock can be screwed right into the I.C.F saving time and money.

On top of the energy efficiency, the I.C.F is also wind, fire, insect and rodent resistant. Clearly an I.C.F is the perfect way to start a new building project. It’s benefits will last lifetimes. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. Also, check out our current I.C.F project on Mirror Lake in Lake Placid.

Examples of I.C.F. block