Energy Efficient Housing using Insulated Concrete Forms
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Simpler …. Faster .... Better
We Offer a fully integrated ICF building system in Australia, New Zealand and the south Pacific
ICF blocks ( insulated Concrete forms) represent a superior way to build.
ICF's have been around in northern Europe for sixty plus years and is not just a better way to build the method of construction gives excellent thermal insulation, sound insulation, cyclonic ratings, seismic ratings, and excellent fire ratings
it is also one of the simplest methods of construction.
ICF blocks are made from EPS ( expanded polystyrene ) panels that are connected with interconnecting spacers to create a cavity in the wall.
Into this cavity steel reinforcing bar is inserted and the cavity is filled with concrete, which, when hardens gives a core of high strength
The ICF method of construction gets the job done faster, we have numerous accessories to assist with our building, thus providing a simpler fully integrated building system, taking less time to build without the need for bricklayers or form workers.
because our blocks are "flat packed" there is also a saving on transport costs.
The energy saving costs generated by ICF Buildings is enormous and continue for the life of the building.
ICF homes are multigenerational with a greater life expectancy than traditional brick veneer homes.
Being a stronger construction both thermal and sound insulated, both cyclonic and seismic rated, resistant to fire, moisture and mould it makes sense to build in ICF .
when you put all of these elements together with a positive ecological impact ...it is by far a better and healthier was to build.
If you are building in a narrow block we can make your rooftop into a terraced roof - another entertainment or living area
or by the ocean - a rooftop viewing area / deck..... all cyclonic rated
contact us for one of our designs or a custom 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 Patented Suspended flooring system - Easy slab
Easy Slab is a high performance stay in place insulated concrete suspended slab system which is environmentally friendly and a cost efficient system.
Ribbed slabs have been used in construction for many years giving medium to long span capabilities
The simplicity of Easy Slab and utilizing multiple single directional cast in place ribs ensures our insulated suspended concrete slab gives huge saving on materials, formwork and labour costs
Our Patented design using our "steel Pans" and EPS ( fire resistant expanded polystyrene) which gives a lightweight product with a superior strength and insulation.
unlike inferior systems which has exposed polystyrene and little to no fire rating,
Easy Slab ticks all of the boxes, fire rated, strong, lightweight, insulated ( both thermally and acoustically) and due to it's simplicity quicker than other systems to install as it has less components, so it's also cost effective.
unlike traditional suspended slabs our "stay in place" formwork eliminates the need for costly form workers and propping is only required at 1800 mm ( 6 foot ) max. centres
The Design of Easy Slab allows for services and utilities to be run inside the cavity so in most cases a suspended ceiling is not required
Easy Slab uses less concrete than traditional formed slabs and unlike other ribbed ICF products requires no "special" costly chairs or ligatures
Easy Slab can easily span 12 metres
step downs for wet area's are easily incorporated into our beams.
Engineering can be done by any Structural Engineer
Easy Slab can be installed on any I.C.F block wall system or core filled concrete block wall system.
Cost does matter
Today the greatest cost on a job is the labour costs
Easy Slab is the most cost effective stay in place insulated formwork system on the market and we utilize standard manufactured items to ensure costs are kept low
The Simplicity of our patented system means quicker installation time
saving on labour costs
There is no need for specialized form workers or steel fixers
our propping is the simplest on the market
Check out our website http://www.easyslab.com.au
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
Job Photo's ICF
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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.