The benefits of ICF blocks are worthwhile.
Are you building a home, retail store, barn, or commercial building in Jacksonville, Florida? While wood frame construction can be a good option, it’s not the only one. It’s not even the best option either. At Build ICF Strong, we are proud to offer ICF blocks for contractors and property owners who are planning to build new structures. ICF (insulating concrete form) blocks are versatile and come with a wide variety of benefits.
There are many benefits of ICF block to consider, including the following:
- Energy Efficiency – We can’t talk about the benefits of ICF block without mentioning the extreme energy efficiency of this product. In fact, the average homeowner whose home is built from ICF blocks saves over $74,000 in energy savings alone over a 30-year period.
- Cost-Effectiveness – Because of the energy savings and reduced labor costs associated with ICFs, structures built with ICFs tend to cost less over time. ICFs outperform wood frame construction by 58% or more, so the average breakeven is only 3 to 5 years.
- Fast Installation – ICF installation is fairly simple. The interlocking blocks are reversible and allow builders to rearrange them until the hollow walls formed by the ICFs are ready for steel reinforcement and concrete pouring. This ease of construction means projects can be completed faster.
- Resistance to Environmental Threats – ICF blocks resist fire, flooding, high winds, and more because they are extremely strong and resilient.
To learn more about the benefits of ICF block, don’t hesitate to contact us.