For a green building technique that provides superior insulation capabilities, ICF walls, floors, and roof deck are the ideal way to go. KTM is experienced with several ICF manufactureres. From laying the block to pouring the concrete with KTM's own concrete pump, we are truely a one stop shop.
Advantages of ICF Block:
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With the insulating foam and the concrete, this house will be quiet and there won’t be any drafts or cold spots. Adverse weather conditions will have little effect on the home's interior climate.
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With all the concrete, there is a lot of thermal mass making the temperature more moderate, cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
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Some building materials off-gas chemicals such as CFC’s HCFC’s and formaldehydes, but not the ICF block. There is no wood that can rot or get moldy so it’s great for people with asthma or chemical injury.
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The structural strength can withstand a severe storm.
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Energy Efficiency. Everybody talks about energy efficiency and this home will have many energy saving features. The ICF block is a big part of it. The literature from the ICF block companies estimate it takes 44% less energy to heat in the winter and 32% less energy to cool in the summer.
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ICF block is a green building material. It is estimated that this home will save 8.5 trees. It will also reduce the energy footprint. This ICF block home will be LEED Certified.