Homeowners

ICF Advantages For The Homeowner

ICF Homes are Strong
Feel safe and secure during the worst storms. ICF homes are able to withstand tornado & hurricane force winds. A typical ICF wall can stop a wooden 2x4 flying at 100mph.

ICF Homes are Sound Dampening
Escape for the noisy outside world - The solid concrete walls of ICF homes greatly reduce outside noise making your home more peaceful and relaxing. ICF homes can reduce unwanted outside noise by up to 87%.

ICF Homes are Fire Resistant
Have peace of mind that your home will still be standing even if fire threatens your neighborhood.
ICF homes have a fire rating of up to 4 hours.

ICF Homes are Energy Efficient
Splurge on the finer things in life with the money you’ll be saving each month on your utility bills.
Buildings built with ICF exterior walls can require 50% less energy to heat and cool than comparable frame houses. These energy efficiencies also allow economic efficiency by allowing smaller HVAC units to be installed.

ICF Walls are Pest Resistant
Be confident that your home will be protected against termites, roaches and rodents. - Your home’s concrete walls will be impenetrable to pests.

ICF Homes are Environmentally Friendly
Be satisfied in the fact that Solid Core ICF homes are built using Inert, Non-toxic concrete that is often
manufactured locally. And the fire-resistant insulating foam is CFC free. The Rebar, Webs & Ties, EPS foam & concrete are recyclable. And building a 2,000 sq. ft. ICF home can save up to 47 trees.

ICF Homes are Economically Friendly
Get the financial benefits of lower insurance premiums. Insurance companies recognize all the strengths of ICF homes and offer a discount on priemium for ICF homes. One ICF homeowner reported a 20% savings on his insurance premiums.

ICF Homes are Draft Free
Enjoy the comfort of a perfect environment - The solid core walls of ICF homes eliminate air
infiltration through the wall and virtually eliminate hot and cold spots.

ICF Homes are Allergen Resistant
Get the relief you deserve - Most mold and mildew problems are caused by moisture. A fiberglass insulated wall develops condensation within the wall where warm and cold air meet. The solid core walls of ICF homes eliminate air infiltration so there is no moisture to feed the growth of molds and bacteria.

ICF Homes are Beautiful
Live in style - while the walls of the home are sturdy concrete, the design can take on any style
you desire: Modern, Victorian, Colonial, Adobe...

ICF Homes are Affordable
ICF homes are priced very competitively with traditional “stick built” homes. And when you take
into account all the additional benefits they have, the true value of ICF homes simply can’t be matched.

ICF Homes are Builder Friendly
With CELBLOX ICFs you just pop them open,stack and brace them, install the desired conduit and pour.