Why consider Insulating Concrete Forms?
Insulating Concrete Forms have gained increased consumer appeal and market share in recent years for several reasons. First, there is a market segment that is willing to pay more to get more. In the case of Insulating Concrete Forms, “more” is perceived by manufacturers and consumers to mean more thermal efficiency, more structural integrity (safety), more quietness, and more durability. Several time-and-motion studies of the construction method have shown that cost premiums for experienced users are typically in the neighborhood of 3 to 5 percent of the total house and land sales price or 6 to7 percent of the house cost, depending on the Insulating Concrete Form system used and the style of the house. There is no reason to suggest that there should be a design cost premium with the resources that are now available to assist designers, including direct manufacturer technical support. In comparison to wood frame homes meeting only minimum thermal insulation requirements, energy savings
