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Home Owner
“The energy efficiency, disaster-resistance and sound-mitigating qualities of ICFs strikes a chord with homeowners at every income level.”
Jim Niehoff, Portland Cement Association
Why build with Formtech ICFs?
Homeowners deserve a home that’s beauty is more than just skin deep. The construction industry has made steady advances in the past several years in terms of improved building materials, better construction methods, and environmental friendliness. New products like pre-fabricated joist hangers and waterproofing membranes are examples of items that have been tailor-made for ICF construction. At Formtech, our product is designed with cutting-edge engineering and manufactured with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring our ICFs are well ahead of the pack. 
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Building with Formtech ICFs is competitive with traditional wood forming in terms of building costs; however, reduced heat and air conditioning bills can add up to saving of hundreds of dollars per year, making ICFs the cheaper choice over your homes lifetime.
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The superior insulation value of Formtech stay-in-place EPS foam blocks combined with the thermal mass of concrete and reduced air infiltration allows homes to stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
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ICF homes have a higher R-value, keep temperatures throughout the home more consistent, and have virtually no drafts. This means heating systems do not have to work as hard so utility bills will be significantly less than a similarly sized wood-frame home.
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The use of ICF blocks filled with concrete and reinforcing steel rebar rods gives foundations and walls superior strength. In fact, concrete provides 10 times greater strength than wood.
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ICF homes have a proven track record of withstanding hurricanes, tornadoes and fires. For examples, when Hurricane Ivan hit the Grand Caymans last year, a Formtech-built home was the only dwelling left standing for miles.
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Better fire protection: ICFs have been tested at a 3-to-4-hour fire resistant rating versus 20 minutes for wood frame.
Environmental Responsibility
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ICF homes stop deforestation: The Cement Association of Canada estimates a 3,800 sq ft ICF home saves 25 large trees compared to conventional construction.
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EPS contains no CFCs, HCFCs or formaldehyde, earning Formtech ICF blocks a zero ozone-depletion rating
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The energy-efficiency of ICFs significantly decreases demand for fossil fuels and in turn lessens greenhouse gas emissions
Built-in Vapor & Air Barriers
It’s Part of Our Mission Statement
“Formtech International Corporation is a company dedicated to providing a safe, secure, cost effective and environmentally responsible insulated concrete form (ICF) alternative to conventional building systems.”
Formtech Mission Statement.
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