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What is an insulating concrete form (ICF)?

April 26, 2017concrete form ICF Insulating

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What is an insulating concrete form (ICF)?

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ICF construction combines the strength of concrete and steel with the high performance of type 2 expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS). The forms are stacked on the building site, steel reinforcing rods are placed inside, and concrete is poured in the hollow core. The forms are left in place after the concrete has cured (hardened), providing continuous insulation as well as backing for final wall treatment inside and out.