The Construction Industry is constantly evolving. Towards that
end, Timberland
has always made it a priority to utilize the most cutting edge,
cost effective, energy efficient means of construction available
to market. We believe the utilization of Insulated
Concrete Form (ICF) technology is
a significant step towards providing you with a higher quality,
more energy efficient home. Simply put, we feel it is a better
way to build a home.
Insulated Concrete Forms
give you all of the benefits that have made concrete a superior
choice in residential construction for years. Here are a few
benefits to building with ICF's:
| 1. |
Energy Efficiency - Homes
built with ICF exterior walls require an estimated 44%
less energy to heat and 32% less energy to cool than comparable
frame houses. |
| 2. |
Design Flexibility
- Reinforced concrete has multiple proven design capabilities.
ICF Home look and are finished just like any other comparable
frame home. |
| 3. |
Safe and Healthy - There are
no CFC's, HCFC's, or formaldehydes and no wood to rot
or mold. ICF's are the answer for allergy and asthma sufferers.
The walls have a two hour fire rating and are termite
and pest resistant. Even more important, these homes can
withstand a severe storm hit. |
| 4. |
Comfort - ICF construction
eliminates drafts and cold spots. ICF Homeowners have
commented on how constant temperatures have stayed in
their homes. Because of the increased thermal mass of
the exterior walls, temperatures peaks are smoothed and
the homes are noticeably warmer in the winter and cooler
in the summer. |
| 5. |
Environmentally
Conscious - Every ICF home, on average, saves 8.5 trees
during the construction process and countless CO2 emissions
by reducing the amount of energy required to heat and
cool the home. |
What are Insulated Concrete Forms?
Insulated Concrete Forms
are basically forms for poured concrete walls, typically made
of Styrofoam, that stay in place as a permanent part of the
wall assembly. Once installed, the forms provided a continuous
insulation and sound barrier and also a backing for the installation
of drywall on the home interior and virtually any exterior veneer
or siding on the outside of the home.
We would appreciate the opportunity to
tell you more about the benefits and the process of building
with Insulated Concrete Forms. They are the tip of the iceberg
when discussing "Green" building methods. There
are multiple ways to improve the energy efficiency of your
home - from upgrading your insulation system to installing
solar or geothermal energy solutions. If you are in the market
to build a new home, call us to set up an appointment to discuss
the energy efficient building methods and incentives that
are available to you.
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