Planning your custom home? How are you getting your project out of the
ground? I’m sure you have considered the thought of having an IFC home or
foundation. You have probably been told of the increase in heat loss resistance and the benefits this product can have on energy savings. These comments are definitely true.

ICF or insulated concrete foundations use the combination of styrofoam and concrete bonded together to create a very high resistance to thermal loss. Resistance is the “R” when people talk about the insulation in their walls, and relates to the ability to hold in, or out heat. ICF is said to have resistance values up to an R50 and can provide up to %70 energy savings in a full home installation. This is not directly proportional when comparing values to 2×6 R20 insulation. Poor sealant factors in standard wood frame walls reduce this insulating value well below the rating provided on the label. ICF however has no leakage of air due to its solid concrete core.

What to Consider When Building your Home with ICF

Want to build green? This product is made of recycled materials which help cut down on what we put in our land fills.

Looking at saving time or labour? ICF can be a cost and time savings for your basement development by cutting down on the amount of material and sets in the process that are necessary to get ready for drywall. No stripping of forms like a standard foundation, and no building frost walls inside your basement to provide backing for drywall and insulation.

Above ground use of this product will not be a cost savings right away. In comparison to standard wood frame, ICF will create a 10x stronger product with insulating and sound deadening qualities that are unsurpassed. You will see the long term cost savings come back to you in time.

Don’t look past this foundation idea. It will provide you with one of the most
comfortable homes you will ever live in.