Energy Efficient Housing using Insulated Concrete Forms
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phone : 0738867262 or Steve on 0415 344 344
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Simpler , Faster, Better
We offer a fully integrated ICF Construction system in Australia.
ICF Blocks ( Insulating Concrete Forms) represent a superior way to build .
this revolutionary way to build not only gives better thermal insulation, sound insulation, cyclonic ratings, seismic ratings, fire ratings this method of construction is also the simplest.
ICF Blocks are made from EPS ( Expanded Polystyrene ) panels that easily snap together with interconnecting spacers to create walls of virtually any thickness. The space between the panels is determined by the length of the "spacers". The space has steel reinforcing inserted and is filled with concrete that cures and hardens into a solid insulated reinforced core of incredible strength.
The ICF system of building gets the job done faster, we have more accessories to assist in building, providing a fully integrated Building System, taking less time to build, without the need of form workers or bricklayers and because our blocks flat pack there is also a saving on transportation costs.
The energy savings generated by ICF buildings are enormous and continue for the life of the building, ICF buildings are multi generational with a longer life expectancy than brick veneer homes, with both thermal and sound insulating, Stronger ( both cyclonic and seismic rated), resistant to fire, moisture and mould putting all of these elements together with the positive ecological impact ... This is by far a better and healthier way to build.....
The Savings and benefits are enormous
Thermal insulation.....by locking up the thermal mass in the concrete you save on heating and cooling bills.
Sound insulation ...... no annoying traffic noises.
Cyclonic rated ...... can easily be built to category 1 cyclonic rating.
Seismic Rating ..... because it is built as a solid reinforced "box" it resists earthquakes.
fire resistance .... up to a four hour fire resistance rating .
better indoor environment air quality ......outdoor pollutants can be kept to a minimum .... good for allergy sufferers.
Cost comparative ICF buildings are cost comparative with the traditional rendered brick veneer homes.
Our Suspended flooring system
a stay in place insulating formwork system used to cast one way ribbed suspended slabs.
It is used as a replacement for traditional suspended slabs utilizing costly formwork.
a lightweight, insulated, easy to install , stay in place formwork component system that is made from EPS
( Expanded Polystyrene) and is adaptable to most designs, It is excellent for medium to heavy service loads.
the Stay in place system provides acoustic and thermal insulation properties.
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installing ICF Blocks.
ICF construction with a suspended floor system on the sunshine coast
ready for the Suspended slab, piers and walls to be poured
ready for the Suspended slab, piers and walls to be poured
Pour underway ..... all of the walls, piers and suspended slab - poured in 6 hours
A typical window buck installation
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suspended floor system
An ICF house with an insulated suspended concrete upper floor rotated through 25 degrees, the Terraced roof adds another living / entertainment area making it suitable for a small block or a block with a view.
