What is ICF?

It’s a system ideal for everything from small homes to large commercial structures, providing continuous insulation, fire resistance, and soundproofing without the hassle of mold.

This is a unique system of permanent formwork made of EPS thermal insulation material that saves energy, is fire-proof, sound-dampening and creates a good indoor environment without mould.

The ICF system comprises three key elements

ICF Blocks

These blocks interlock seamlessly, ensuring uninterrupted insulation and high energy efficiency without thermal bridges.

Reinforcement

This element is crucial for establishing a strong, unified reinforced concrete structure, facilitating the implementation of diverse architectural designs.

Concrete

Offering superior density and strength, concrete reinforces the building's structure effectively.

Why choose ICF?

Energy Efficiency

ICF technology facilitates the construction of nearly zero-energy and passive buildings by ensuring a consistent insulation layer and minimizing thermal bridging. This results in reduced energy consumption and substantially lower building maintenance costs.

Cost-Effective Maintenance

The insulating properties of ICF formwork significantly reduce heat transfer, which means you will spend less on heating and cooling, thus saving significantly in the long term when paying for the energy you use.

Structural Strenght

The remaining forms are filled with concrete, resulting in a monolithic reinforced concrete building structure that is durable and resilient to the elements.

Construction in wintertime

ICF buildings can be constructed in nearly any weather condition, even as low as -10°C, as long as the concrete selected for filling the forms is appropriate for the outdoor temperature.

Swift Construction

It takes about 3 weeks for a 100m2 building to build insulated foundations and walls, with a team of 2-3 people.

Design Flexibility

ICF offers versatility, allowing for diverse architectural designs from large windows to corner openings without extra supports.

Sound Insulation

Enjoy peace and quiet within your building, thanks to ICF's exceptional sound insulation properties, thanks to ICF's exceptional sound insulation properties, This is particularly important for residential homes, hotels and office space.

Healthy Indoor Environment

ICF materials are non-toxic, maintaining stable indoor temperatures and enhancing air quality with quality ventilation and recuperation systems.

By integrating ICF blocks, a continuous thermal insulation layer devoid of thermal bridges is established.

These blocks are swiftly assembled to the building's full height, followed by the placement of reinforcement and concrete pouring. This results in a resilient, enduring reinforced concrete structure that eliminates the need for additional insulation.

By integrating ICF blocks, a continuous thermal insulation layer devoid of thermal bridges is established.

These blocks are swiftly assembled to the building’s full height, followed by the placement of reinforcement and concrete pouring. This results in a resilient, enduring reinforced concrete structure that eliminates the need for additional insulation.

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ICF blocks

The system consists of several types of blocks. They are available in different external insulation thicknesses

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ICF Advantages

Construction technology for a simple, dense, energy-efficient monolithic reinforced concrete building

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ICF blocks

The system consists of several types of blocks. They are available in different external insulation thicknesses

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