Insulating Concrete Formwork - A Lifetime of Benefits
Energy Efficiency
Today all new buildings have to have a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate. Building Energy Rating is an indication of the energy performance of a building.
A highly - insulated concrete home will easily achieve the 40% reduction in both energy use and CO2 emissions required under the new Building Regulations.
Insulating Concrete Formwork can easily achieve:
• Major savings on energy bills.
• High levels of Air Tightness.
• Significant reduction in Thermal Bridging.
• Excellent thermal performance to Passive House standard.
• U- values lower than 0.20 W/m2 K.
• Major reductions in CO2 emissions compared to the average Irish home.
Durability
Insulating Concrete Formwork offers greater durability and increased strength. The concrete structure is more resilient to attack from the weather (e.g.) frost, driving rain and wind, thus extending the natural life of the building well beyond the 60 years required by Building Regulations.
• Concrete has an in-built fire resistance; it does not burn or contribute to the fire load of a building.
• Insulating Concrete Formwork systems reduce the risk of condensation, mould growth, mildew, draughts and cold spots.
• Insulating Concrete Formwork structures will not warp, rust or rot.
Sustainability
In Europe 40% of all energy consumption is associated with heating and cooling of buildings, leading to substantial CO2 emissions. Therefore, the Insulating Concrete Formwork system, with its in-built energy efficiency, makes a major contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.
Insulating Concrete Formwork also reduces our carbon footprint in the following ways:
• Insulating Concrete Formwork products are 100% recyclable.
• Site waste is significantly reduced.
• EPS forms emit no CFCs or HCFCs.
• Insulating Concrete Formwork reduces the demand for precious environmental resources.
Other Advantages of ICF
• Design Flexibility
• Sound Insulation
• Traditional External Finish
• Hassle Free Services Installation
• Speed of Build
