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Materials & Specificationsaka: ICF

Insulated Concrete Form

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Foam blocks that stay in place as both the mold and insulation when concrete walls are poured.

Definition

An insulated concrete form (ICF) is a hollow form made of rigid foam insulation that stays in place after concrete is poured, serving as both formwork and permanent insulation for the wall. ICF construction produces highly energy-efficient and disaster-resistant walls that combine concrete strength with foam insulation. ICF systems are increasingly used for residential and commercial foundations and above-grade walls.

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