Are you looking to build a house that not only saves you money in energy costs but is stronger, safer, quieter, and more comfortable? Look no further than an Insulating Concrete Form home.

What are Insulating Concrete Forms?
Insulating Concrete Forms, or ICFs, are expanded polystyrene forms in block or panel form that construction professionals stack as a component form system to create frost, foundation, and exterior walls for residential and light commercial construction projects. Crews then add reinforcing steel and fill the gap (typically 4 to 8 inches) in the foam systems with ready-mixed concrete.

After the concrete has hardened, the forms stay in place and provide a sandwich of insulation for the walls and backing for drywall on the interior side of the ICF walls, and lap siding, brick, or other exterior finish systems on the exterior side of the ICF walls.

ICFs are now the third most popular building system used in residential construction, and the fastest growing building system in U.S. markets for both above and below grade. Wisconsin ranks third in ICF usage in North America behind Minnesota (#1) and Ontario (#2). Wisconsin ranks second nationally, behind Minnesota. Light commercial markets – especially office, health care, and hospitality segments – are also embracing ICF construction technology.