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Insulated
Concrete Forms
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Imagine a combination of the
sturdiest bed frame with the softest of mattresses.
This is what you get in a Northland Construction
home built with insulated concrete forms (ICFs). An
environment free of allergens, dust, mold and other
irritants is made possible by the virtually
impenetrable concrete walls. Unwanted noises and
distractions stay outside allowing for peace and
privacy inside.
These benefits are contained in a building
structure that stands up to winds of 200 miles per
hour and resists fire for up to four hours. The
stay-in-place formwork means multiple layers of
protection in one super-insulated, solid concrete
wall, giving your building added strength, security
and energy savings.
Energy
Savings
ICF construction
means super-insulated walls that will ensure even
temperatures year-round, saving homeowners as much
as 50-80% on heating and cooling costs. Plus, homes
built with insulated concrete forms may require
smaller HVAC units, reducing costs even
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Built-in
Beauty
From the
outside of a building constructed with ICFs,
things look the same as any other building on
the street. It’s on the inside that concrete
and foam are working together to create a
strong, efficient structure.
Sustainability
ICFs take
advantage of recycled materials for their
creation and unused portions are recyclable. By
reducing the number of elements taken from
trees and slow renewing sources, ICFs are a
product with a positive impact on the
environment. Plus, the insulated concrete means
significantly lower energy
usage.
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