Over the years, the building industry has evolved for the better. Today, savvy home owners and builders want more than an aesthetically pleasing structure. There is now more focus on safety, greater comfort, energy efficiency and a healthier eco-friendlier home.
When it comes to building energy efficient and eco-friendly new homes, insulating concrete forms (ICF’s) has proven benefits. Read on to discover how ICF’s can cut energy use, noise and provide security and stability and why you should build your dream house with Eco Block.
What is ECO Block Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)?
Building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) is a proven way of creating an eco-friendly, stronger, safer building that’s highly energy efficient, needs minimal maintenance and repair and one where design possibilities are limitless.
But what is ICF?
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF’s) are an expanded polystyrene formwork used to build concrete exterior walls (and or internal walls) of a residential or commercial building. Reinforcing steel is added to the cavity between two foam layers to reinforce the concrete core. This cures and hardens into a single monolithic concrete wall. The foam panel stays in place. This combination of concrete, steel, and foam creates an incredibly strong and energy-efficient structure without adding insulation.
ECO Block is a simple, fast-to-construct, energy-efficient, Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) System complete with battens, insulation and a solid core of concrete of 100mm and up to 600mm, all in a single system. You can read more information about ICF’s below.
Why ICF Homes are Eco-Friendly?
ICF is the fastest-growing construction system worldwide and can be used for small and large structures. There are many reasons why they are so popular. ICF’s cut down the overall construction time by up to 30%. The reduced maintenance over time make’s the ICF’s a cost-effective option. ICF’s air filtration is minimal, its sound barrier is excellent, and its design flexibility is superior.
Eco Block ICF’s delivers a high thermal mass with extremely effective insulation – This creates an outstanding outcome. Due to the concrete pour during construction and numerous thick layers, Eco Block ICF can effectively hold a great level of airtightness which in turn, provides superb acoustic performance. Regarding safety, Eco Block homes are strongly resistant to fire, water ingress and wind. Their Cyclone rating is a category Five, so you can be confident your home and loved ones are protected.
In addition to the above Eco Block also:
- Has a high Thermal Values which reduces energy costs
- Uses recycled materials where possible
- There are no CFC’s, HCFC’S, fumes or gasses emitted
- Has an 8 Energy Star Home rating
- Have a lifecycle of over 150 years
- Improved indoor air quality (IAQ)
- Reduced mould problems
- Minimises construction waste to 3% or less
Why Build with Eco Block?
Eco Block costs are competitive with all other masonry systems and one of the world’s strongest and most versatile wall systems. It has been used successfully on housing, residential, multilevel and commercial projects. Whether you’re a designer, architect or home owner, contact us today on 1800 669 6969 or online to discover more about the building, energy and cost benefits of using insulated concrete formwork.
Eco Block Pty Ltd is the number one provider of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) in Australia Working closer with homeowners, builders and architects we aspire to deliver the best living environment for you and your family, or employees.
Whether you are building a home, designing architecture or constructing a commercial building, our knowledgeable Eco Block team will be there to help and guide you throughout the process. Plus, we have product specs and design and building manuals available because we want to ensure you use the ICF building blocks correctly and get the best out of them.
Ready to discuss your next construction project with Eco Block? Call 1800 669 696 or send us an enquiry here.
