ICF - Insulated Concrete Forms

Rising Energy costs are a heavy burden for most households. We all want a quality home, a healthier life with more comfortable living

conditions for our family and ourselves.

We also want a home where we’re safe, a home that can protect us, especially against natural disasters like hurricanes and fire. Imagine a

home that gives you all this and actually saves you money – all this and is also kind to the environment!

Imagine no more …

…build ROKSOLID

Building

has got

a lot Smarter

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Ok so what’s ICF? Insulated concrete form (ICF) is a stay in place formwork system, made from rigid thermal insulation, polystyrene. The forms interlock like Lego bricks and are dry-stacked, then filled with reinforced concrete. The

concrete core

provides the structural

integrity to the

building and the

formwork creates the

insulation, together it

creates a superior

building system.

Everyone! Anyone who wants to build a new home,

live in comfort, be protected against

natural disasters and save money!

Oh and the environment – on average

ICF saves 8.5 Trees (per house)!

Now to explain the facts …

Who would Benefit from this Building System?

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Because its:

Ultra Energy Efficient

Super Strong

Hurricane Proof

Speedy Construction

Better Health and Comfort

Improves Indoor Air Quality

Soundproof

Termite Proof

Environmentally Kind

Just a Note: - Marriott, Hilton & Grande Crowne Resorts,

Comfort Inns all recently built in ICF… and they would have done their homework!!!!

“A surprising number of hotels have already been built with ICFs, many of which are owned by well-known national brands. They're the best performing buildings in the chain.” -ICF Builder Magazine http://www.icfmag.com/articles/features/hotel_chains.html

Why is ICF SO impressive?

When the formwork is in place the concrete is poured to make the

structure ROKSOLID

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Ultra Energy Efficiency

ICF offers up to 70% savings on your heating and cooling bills. In the

USA home-loans are

easier and greater for

ICF homes, as banks

understand the value to

a home. Unlike

conventional systems, which

have one layer of insulation

in the cavity of the wall, ICF

gives resistant (R value) from

both sides as it has 2 layers

of insulation -internal &

external, which are

separated by a thermal mass of reinforced concrete. The thermal mass itself

creates a thermal lag (the time it takes for something to heat or cool https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_lag). The thermal resistance is therefore far superior. The combination is so effective for insulation due to the three individual

benefits. In short, ICF is brilliant and when the energy bills come in you

will be one happy homeowner.

Super Strong

A few other building forms may have some thermal advantages (although nothing compared to ICF) but products such as Hebel fall very VERY short when they come to strength. The polystyrene formwork with reinforced concrete makes it super strong. On Roksolid’s website link below shows insurance testing demonstrating the ICF strength in a wind tunnel

http://roksolid.com.au/services/icf/

http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/resilient-housing/tornado-and-hurricane-safe-rooms-with-icfs

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http://www.ecohome.net/guide/choosing-building-envelope

Hurricane Proof

ICF can withstand up to

250mph winds. The notorious

hurricane Katrina provided

evidence of the last house

standing. Owned by Scott

Sundbery a professional

engineer and ICF advocate, his was the only home to survive. Hurricane proof, ICF speaks for itself! Better Health and Comfort Improving Air Quality

Never before has a building

envelope had near zero infiltration

rates. ICF building provides a key

element in control of the indoor

environment and air quality. This

means a superior living environment

for you and your family. For more

information ICF Magazine http://www.icfmag.com/articles/features/air_excha

ngers.html

Speedy on Construction

Walls can be erected in a matter of hours, consequently you can build a house in a matter of weeks rather than months. Fast installations reduce labour cost, which ensures ICF can be competitive in cost comparison to other building methods.

Soundproof and Termite Resistant

ICF holds no nutritional value neither does concrete, which acts as a further barrier. The high insulation of the formwork acts as a superior soundproof.

Environmentally Kind

Reduces Carbon Emissions

ICF is positive on Global warming –EPS

plays a positive role in reducing carbon

dioxide emissions.

Effective use of EPS insulation could cut

carbon dioxide emissions by up to 50%. See our website

www.roksolid.com.au for more detailed information

So why is ICF so underused in Australia https://sourceable.net/insulating-concrete-forms-underused-australia/

That our question?

Why would you build anything less than Roksolid That’s our question too?

Why would you build with a lesser building

product? Choose ROKSOLID ICF

the smarter choice for you, you pocket and the planet!