1. High Performance Buildings Using Insulating Concrete Formwork

2. Insulating Concrete Formwork A Modern Method of Construction
(MMC)
A building system where EPS provides formwork for in-situ concrete structure. It is then left in place for permanent insulation
Moulded Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) formwork with integral ties/bridges
Also called ‘Permanent Insulated Formwork’, ‘Thermo Forms’ or ‘Wallform’ in the UK

3. ICF is used for - Housing

4. ICF is used for - Basements

5. ICF is used for - Shops, cinemas

6. ICF is used for - Swimming pools, leisure facilities

7. ICF is used for - Schools

8. The ICF system There are many different ICF products
They differ in the details of their shapes, cavities and component parts (ties).
Please view video clip 1

9. The ICF system Three main types: Block systems Plank systems
Panel systems
Please view video clip 2

10. The ICF system Four types of cavities: Flat block Grid block
Post and beam
Flat panel
Please view video clip 3

11. Examples of cladding
Brick cladding identical to traditional brick and block houses

12. Examples of cladding Tile hung Brick slips Timber clad
Render can be applied directly to ICF

13. Egan and Latham compliant
ICF key benefits
Design flexibility
Speed of construction
Cost effectiveness
Sustainability
Egan and Latham compliant

14. The future
Incorporating developments in self-compacting concrete and fibre reinforced rendering, ICF is rapidly becoming a popular MMC
More creative design
System integration
Standardization
Regulations & specifications (lower insurance premiums)

15. For more information: www.ICFinfo.org.uk enquiries@ICFinfo.org.uk
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The UK ICFA is affiliated to the ICFA of North America.