Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
Insulated Concrete Formwork for Construction
Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) is a method of building energy efficient structures with insitu concrete walls.
The formwork is comprised of a range of precision-moulded EPS components that interlock together without mortar or adhesives to create a formwork system that is then filled with concrete. The thickness of the insulation is determined by the building specification – up to Passivhaus standards – and the concrete may be reinforced to provide additional structural strength if required.
ICF may be used to construct basements, houses, multi-storey buildings to almost any design – the concrete provides the structural strength and the formwork system remains permanently in place as the complete thermal envelope.
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Insulated Concrete Forms play an important role in reducing domestic C02 emissions and can form a key part of Passiv Haus fabrics on the journey to Net Zero.
The benefits of these EPS forms are:
- Excellent levels of air tightness without the need for a supplementary air barrier.
- U-values as low as 0.11 W/m²K
- High levels of sound insulation, improving levels of peace and quiet compared with frame systems.
- Superior structural strength and integrity
- Higher resale value due to durability of materials – nothing to rot, corrode or deteriorate over time.
- Integration of wall and floor construction for greater structural integrity.
- Energy efficient construction reduces HVAC costs 30-70%.
- Practical construction method is quick to learn, with training and NVQ courses provided.
- ICF buildings are superior and more energy efficient than those built using traditional methods
- Insulated Concrete Formwork creates concrete masonry buildings that are many times stronger than framed structures.
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