Alaska ICF Builders and Dealers
What Are Insulated Concrete Forms?
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are blocks or panels of
concrete, usually reinforced with rebar.
They can consist of cement, polystyrene foam,
polyurethane or sometimes cement bonded wood fiber.
One reason ICFs are considered "Green" is that they
often use a mixture of recycled wood and cement.
They are also very strong and can resist strong winds.
ICFs are very popular in areas that are susceptible to
hurricanes, and builders and residents in the midwest
have taken note of the ability of structures built with
Insulated Concrete Forms to withstand Tornado strength
winds.
In fact, ICFs have become popular to use in construction of
"tornado safe structures" for people who live in these areas.