After Hurricane Katrina, it bacame evident that south Mississippi was in dire need of houses that could withstand more severe weather. While it was clear there was a need for strong hurricane-resistant housing, many were uncertain of what to do in order to make that happen. Research was done, and it was discovered there was a system in place - Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF).
ICF construction has been around for more than 40 years, but few people in Mississippi are familiar with it. ICFs are made from lightweight EPS foam, commonly called Styrofoam. The hollow blocks are stacked to form the exterior walls of a structure. When complete, the interior of the ICF walls is filled with steel-reinforced concrete to create an incredibly strong and energy-efficient home or commercial building.
As the owner of a concrete home, you'll benefit from lower annual maintenance and energy costs while living in a home that provides a secure haven for your family.
The high-mass walls of an ICF home not only give it a remarkably solid feel, but they also make it safer for the family. And make it a remarkably solid and secure investment. Concrete homes have a proven track record of withstanding the ravages of hurricanes, tornadoes and fires, when all the stick-build houses around them are in ruins
ICF Concrete building system is energy efficient and cost effective.
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Facts about ICF homes
1.Insurance rates are 30 to40
percent less for an ICF homes
2.The average 2,000-square-
foot uses less than $100 a
month for electricity.
3.ICF homes have an insulation
value of R-38
4. They are quicker to build
then conventional homes.
5. No mold can grow.
6.ICF homes can withstand
over 240 mph.
7. ICF homes are also very
quiet.
