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Conwall™ Building Systems  High
performance Insulated Concrete Form
(ICF) building systems offer advantages over traditional
construction methods for both residential and commercial structures. Overall,
buildings constructed with ICFs are more energy efficient, stronger, quieter
and even healthier!We are proud to be providers of our own Conwall Building Systems: a complete concrete forming system. These are available through Construction Materials Group. Call Greg Miller toll free: (866) 30 BUILD (866-302-8453) What is an ICF?  ICFs
are lightweight, interlocking foam panels that remain in place as a functional
part of the wall after the concrete is poured. The insulating qualities of the foam panels, against noise and weather, combine with the strength and stability of the reinforced concrete, resulting in an exceptional wall. Why Use ICFs? The advantages of using ICFs over traditional construction are in energy efficiency, strength and safety, and construction efficiency. Insurance Discounts (Texas) A new Texas law went into effect January 1, 2004 that guarantees owners of homes constructed with an insulating concrete form (ICF) system a discount in their homeowner's insurance. Cement and Concrete Promotion Council residential manager Adrian King has worked with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for several years in an attempt to gain recognition for ICF construction as a superior way to build homes. The bill Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into law requires the TDI to establish the amount of the discount, and TDI is currently working to determine the amount." (Source: CONCRETE MONTHLY, January 2004) Energy Efficiency The foam panels surrounding poured concrete prevent air infiltration and avoid energy loss through spaced studs. ICF walls also prevent basement energy loss through uninsulated walls. Equivalent to R-50, ICF construction will give owners ongoing savings in heating and cooling costs. ICF buildings can be as much as 44% cheaper to heat, and 32% cheaper to cool. Savings incurred with lower energy bills will soon cover the installation costs. Strength and Safety An ICF building constructed with reinforced concrete will stand up to storm winds better than a traditionally constructed building. In addition, Conwall™ ICF panels are more fire retardant, than wood frame construction, with a fire rating of 3 hours.  Construction
EfficiencyConwall's™ ICF building system is simple and flexible, speeding up construction time. With the foam panels remaining as part of the finished wall, the cost of hauling wood for forms, building and removing them at each job site is eliminated. Additional Benefits Sound insulation - ICF construction reduces the amount of external noise that gets into a building. The solid concrete and foam panels combine as an effective barrier to noise, allowing quiet comfort inside. Health factors - CFCs and HCFCs are not used in the production of Conwall™ Building System's ICFs, so no toxic fumes will seep from the ICF construction into your home. ICF Construction  After
site preparation is complete and footings are marked, the ICF units are
placed along the perimeter of the building. The form units are laid in courses,
with webs added on each course. The webs allow for placement of additional
horizontal and vertical reinforcements.Vertical bracing provides support and alignment as subsequent courses are placed. After the concrete is poured and cured, this bracing is removed leaving a true vertical ICF wall. To place electrical and plumbing, races are cut into the foam using a hot knife or other tool. A variety of exterior finishes like siding or stucco can be used on an ICF building. Conwall™ Building Systems Our complete concrete forming system provides an efficient cost-effective alternative to traditional construction methods. Email or call us to speak with our staff about your next ICF construction project.
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