The I.C.F
system Premier
Constructions Group inc. uses is a
stay in place insulated concrete
wall forming system that
consists of expanded polystyrene
panels connected by plastic
webs. The system combines the
insulating effectiveness of
expanded polystyrene (ICF) with
the advantages of a reinforced
monolithic concrete wall.
The I.C.F.
has a built-in flame retardant
agent and is manufactured at a
1.5 pcf density. When filled
with concrete, the I.C.F. system
delivers a monolithic concrete
wall thickness of 4", 6" and 8",
an insulation value of R-50, a
fire resistance rating of three
hours, and a sound transmission
class of 50.
WHY ICF?
Whether you're building a concrete
home or a multi-level commercial
structure, you can't beat the
rewards of building with Insulated
Concrete Forms. Insulated
concrete forms provide a
lightweight, high-strength
alternative to using steel or wood
frame.
What are Insulated Concrete
Forms?
(ICFs) are hollow foam blocks
which are stacked into the shape
of the exterior walls of a
building, reinforced with steel
rebar, and then filled with
concrete. Insulated concrete
forms combine one of the finest
insulating materials,
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS),
with one of the strongest
structural building materials,
steel reinforced concrete.
The result is a wall system of
unmatched comfort, energy
efficiency, strength and noise
reduction.
What are the advantages of an
Insulated Concrete Form
structure?
Insulated Concrete Form
structures are much more
comfortable, quiet, and
energy-efficient than those
built with traditional
construction methods. See the
menu on the left for more
details about the advantages of
insulated concrete form homes
and buildings.
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A
basement under construction
using Insulated
Concrete Forms.
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LEED Certified “green office
building” built with
BuildBlock insulated
concrete
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What is LEED?
As you research the subject of
green building, you've
undoubtedly encountered the
term: LEED ®.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) Green
Building Rating System® is a
voluntary, consensus-based
national standard for developing
high-performance, sustainable
buildings. Members of the
U.S. Green Building Council
representing all segments of the
building industry developed LEED
and continue to contribute to
its evolution.
LEED provides a complete
framework for assessing building
performance and meeting
sustainability goals. Based on
well-founded scientific
standards, LEED emphasizes state
of the art strategies for
sustainable site development,
water savings, energy
efficiency, materials selection
and indoor environmental
quality. LEED recognizes
achievements and promotes
expertise in green building
through a comprehensive system
offering project certification,
professional accreditation,
training and practical
resources.
Why Build with Premier
Construction Group inc and Insulated
Concrete Forms (ICFs)
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Features
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Benefits
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*
Energy-Efficient
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* Save
significant $$$
on your energy
bills
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* Resistance to
bugs
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* Your
investment is
protected
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* Solid concrete
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* Unmatched
structural
strength
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* Nothing blows
through concrete
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* Outside winds
do not affect
inside comfort
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* Air-tight
building
envelope
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* Healthier
living without
dusts and
pollens
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* Mold-free
concrete and
foam
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* Asthmatics,
allergy
sufferers,
children and
seniors rest
easy
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Sound-resistant
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* Outside noises
stay outside
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* Superior
insulation
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* Warm,
consistent
inside
temperatures
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* Fire-resistant
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* Your family
and home are
protected
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* Resistant to
storms and high
winds
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* Safe and
secure home
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* Cast-in-place
reinforced
concrete
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* Ultimate in
design
flexibility
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* ICF
construction
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Environmentally
responsible
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