When it comes to your next building project, it’s always a priority to find materials that are sturdy, efficient, and cost-effective. With this in mind, more contractors are working with material supply companies that offer insulated concrete forms, or ICF, for the construction process. If you’re curious about this option, here’s some insight into why you should embrace this innovative new method.

What Is ICF?

Insulated concrete forms are a new wall system that starts with hollow foam blocks. To begin the process, contractors stack these pieces to create the exterior walls. Next, they use steel rebar to reinforce it and set in place using ready-mix concrete products. Since the foam blocks are composed of Expanded Polystyrene, they are naturally insulating.

What Are Its Benefits?

ICF has quickly gained popularity due to its ease of use, affordability, and its environmentally friendly process that creates less waste. The building process works for a wide variety of home finishes. Property owners can select from brick, stucco, or siding exteriors. Plus, the combination of insulated blocks and concrete makes ICF properties sturdy against natural disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes and more energy efficient when compared to wood-framed counterparts. These thick materials also work in tandem to filter sound, so residents or visitors enjoy a quiet refuge from the outside world. 

For the last century, The L. Suzio York Hill Companies has been south-central Connecticut’s leading supplier of ready-mix concrete products, asphalt, and crushed stone. If you’re working on a construction project in the region and you need products from a reliable, respectful company, call (203) 237-8421 to discuss your needs. For more information on the services they provide and to see examples of previous builds they have supplied products for, including Amtrak renovations and baseball fields, visit their website.