ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms)

ICF's are a green way to use a non-wood-based material to create the building envelope.  Used in conjunction with fly-ash concrete, and it is a nice solution.  Certain ICFs (like Rastra blocks) require no drywall and use less than half of the concrete of a typical ICF.  ICF's can be used as part of, or all of, the foundation in concert with the ICF exterior walls.  A high recycled content ratio is just part of what makes this an attractive solution.  Others include: strength, better insulation performance, lower installation costs and even a higher valuation compared to other building methods.  No drywall needed as it meets the fire rating in it's unfinished state!

Please see our Podcast page, or our articles in Worship Facilities magazine for more information on this green building construction materials solution.

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