Insulated Concrete Form Construction
Insulated concrete form (ICF) construction uses interlocking blocks to form reinforced concrete and provide thermal insulation. ICF Construction provides many benefits over traditional stick-built homes, including energy efficiency and natural disaster resistance.
At McPherson Customs, we are experienced in using ICF techniques to build homes that are environmentally friendly, require less maintenance, and save you money.
Benefits of ICF Construction
We love working with wood but building with structural concrete offers many unique advantages. Including:
- Energy Efficiency – The concrete and foam blocks provide continuous insulation and large thermal mass which can help to maintain consistent temperatures.
- Strength – Steel reinforced concrete walls are up to ten times stronger than wood framed structures while also offering superior durability.
- Fire Protection – ICF Construction techniques leave very little combustible materials and feature up to six hours of fire resistance
- Air Quality – Concrete walls help to regulate humidity levels while also resisting molds and other potentially harmful air contaminants.
ICF Construction in Grand Junction
Interested in pursuing ICF construction for your project in the Grand Junction area? McPherson Customs has the experience and resources to handle to project from beginning to end. As with any custom home construction, there are pros and cons to building with concrete, and we can walk you through each to ensure that you make the right decision for your property.
Contact us today to learn more about this innovative construction method – we’d love to talk you through the process of building a custom home with insulated concrete form construction.