1.1. No HCFC’s or CFC’s emitted during No HCFC’s or CFC’s emitted during
manufacturemanufacture
2.2. No off-gassing, fumes, odors, toxins or No off-gassing, fumes, odors, toxins or
formaldehydeformaldehyde
3.3. Plastic ties are made from 100% recyclable Plastic ties are made from 100% recyclable
materialmaterial
4.4. Forms are 100% recyclableForms are 100% recyclable
5.5. Sound transmission class range from 41-65 Sound transmission class range from 41-65
• Two pieces of 2 ½" expanded polystyrene
• Held together with plastic ties 6" on center
• Aligned, Braced & Reinforced with steel rebar
• Filled with concrete
•A straight, square and plumb wall READY for
interior and exterior finishing!
Ledger 45
degree
90
Degree
Straight
FORM TIE FACE
•Recessed ½” for attachment of finishes
•Full block height
•2.5 times stronger than wood
- Reinforced Concrete Core
- 4", 6", 8“,10“ or 12” thick
- Monolithic
- 2,500 to 4,000 psi
- 6"slump
- 3/8" aggregate
- Rebar = 40 or 60 ksi
100% insulation
(R- 16 to 22)
100% monolithic
structure
Typical ICF Wall
School Construction provides safe environment
for students and economical operating
costs. PFLUGERVILLE ISD 2013
Texas
CURVED WALLS
MINIMUM RADIUS WALLS
3’4”
Swimming Pool Enclosure
Benefits of ICFs
Fire Ratings
Building Perform ance
•Toxicity –⌦ Less than wood•Flame Spread – less than 25 •Smoke Development – Less than 450•Fire Ratings – Tested assembly ratings up to 4 hours•Noncombustible Building Compliance – Type I, II, III, IV Buildings of Any Height
San Antonio Fire Testing
Open Flame applied for 2 hrs.
@2000 Degrees
ASTM E 119
Fire Resistant Ratings
9" = 1 or 2 hours
11" = 3 hours
13" & 15" = 4 hours
9 Sensor Placements
Hottest Sensor Reading
71.2°F
Near Claremont, about 50 homes were destroyed.
This was the only home left standing, “Even though
the home needs extensive renovation, all of our
possessions are intact” said the owner, Mr. Bruce.
Testing has shown ICFs' ability to withstand
200 mph+ winds.
• Structural integrity• Exceptional versatility• Fire Protection• Safety & Security
• Concrete in ICFs cure to 50% stronger than in removable forms
• Virtually maintenance-free wall system
• Long term maintenance = Reduced operating costs!Reduced operating costs!
Durability
ICF’s Control moisture
&
Eliminate food source
• Structural integrity• Exceptional versatility• Fire Protection• Safety & Security• Soundproofing
STC RATING
Conventional wall = 36 to 38.
6” ICF wall = 57
25- Normal speech understood quite easily and
distinctly through a wall
30- Loud speech understood fairly well, normal
speech heard but not understood
35- Loud speech heard but unintelligible
45- Loud speech not audible, 90% of statistical
population not annoyed
48- Barely audible
50- Inaudible, very loud sounds such as a stereo
are faintly heard
• Structural integrity• Exceptional versatility• Fire Protection• Safety & Security• Soundproofing• Thermal Barrier
• Save 50% to 80% in Heating/Cooling Expense
• Lower Insurance Rates
• Fewer Equipment Maintenance costs
• Reduced HVAC Requirement
Typical Stud Wall:
20% Wood (R= 4.38)
80% Insulation ( R=11.00)
Typical Concrete Wall:
100% Insulation (R= 20.00+)
These two photos were taken within minutes of each other.
The yellow, orange and red colors indicate heat loss at >10° -20° change
The ICF house shows less than < 2°.change.
FRAME STRUCTURE ICF STRUCTURE
• No drafty rooms
• No hot or cold spots
• No noticeable
temperature
fluctuations
• No floor-to-ceiling
temperature
variances
COMFORT