Benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms
Quiet: The solid concrete walls provide a superior barrier to sound pollution: they are preferred for areas with high noise levels. The Lite-Form system can reduce noise penetration by up to 50% when compared to conventionally framed perimeter walls.
Energy Efficient: The most dramatic homeowner benefit is the insulating value of the high-mass concrete walls combined with the superior performance of the extruded polystyrene insulation. Values in excess of R-25 can reduce overall heating/cooling costs by 20% and more, when compared to framed homes. The solid concrete walls virtually eliminate air leakage without the need for exterior wrapping or sheathing.
Strong: Lite-Form walls easily resist 100+ mph winds and are often used in high risk regions, for "safe room" and "safe home" projects. Form walls are up to 8 times stronger than typical wood frame construction. Below ground, the reinforced walls resist buckling and cracking nearly 5 times better than hollow concrete block foundations.
Fire Resistant: The typical 3-hour rating (6-inch concrete walls) is a comforting benefit for home owners. They often enjoy lower insurance rates due to the permanent protection of solid concrete.
Versatile: Lite-form creates the same flat, monolithic concrete walls as conventional, removable forms. They require no special struc- tural engineering or design changes. A full range of interior/exterior finishes mean that homeowners can choose from any architectural or period styling.
Speed: Dimensional lumber and hand tools are all that's needed for most projects. The streamlined set-up and bracing allow an expe- rienced crew to build and finish structures in less time than most other building systems.
Quiet: The solid concrete walls provide a superior barrier to sound pollution: they are preferred for areas with high noise levels. The Lite-Form system can reduce noise penetration by up to 50% when compared to conventionally framed perimeter walls.
Energy Efficient: The most dramatic homeowner benefit is the insulating value of the high-mass concrete walls combined with the superior performance of the extruded polystyrene insulation. Values in excess of R-25 can reduce overall heating/cooling costs by 20% and more, when compared to framed homes. The solid concrete walls virtually eliminate air leakage without the need for exterior wrapping or sheathing.
Strong: Lite-Form walls easily resist 100+ mph winds and are often used in high risk regions, for "safe room" and "safe home" projects. Form walls are up to 8 times stronger than typical wood frame construction. Below ground, the reinforced walls resist buckling and cracking nearly 5 times better than hollow concrete block foundations.
Fire Resistant: The typical 3-hour rating (6-inch concrete walls) is a comforting benefit for home owners. They often enjoy lower insurance rates due to the permanent protection of solid concrete.
Versatile: Lite-form creates the same flat, monolithic concrete walls as conventional, removable forms. They require no special struc- tural engineering or design changes. A full range of interior/exterior finishes mean that homeowners can choose from any architectural or period styling.
Speed: Dimensional lumber and hand tools are all that's needed for most projects. The streamlined set-up and bracing allow an expe- rienced crew to build and finish structures in less time than most other building systems.
