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Commercial ICFs Financial Benefits Durability Comfort & Quiet Health & Safety Environmental Benefits ICFs FAQ Tilt-Up Concrete Financial Benefits Durability Aesthetics Construction Safety and Convenience Tilt-Up FAQ Resources Links Concrete Publications Link to Us	Commercial ICFs Health and Safety Fire Resistance Wind Resistance ICF concrete structures provide superior resistance to fires, natural disasters, insects, and mold. The concrete core in ICF walls resists damage from wind, fire, earthquakes, termites, rot, mold and mildew like no other wall system can. Not only does this result in lower maintenance and insurance costs, but risks to life and threats to business continuity are greatly diminished, so ICF-built structures hold their value for generations. Not only do ICF buildings offer significant up-front and ongoing economic advantages, they are quieter, more comfortable, safer and environmentally considerate. Because sound penetrates ICF walls only 1/8 to 1/4 as much as conventional walls and because an unbroken exterior envelope results in fewer cold spots and drafts, ICF structures provide a more comfortable interior environment. Plus, concrete’s strength and durability helps protect occupants from crime and natural forces, ICF structures have health advantages as well. With ICFs, exposure to manufactured wood products is greatly reduced, thereby minimizing exposure to harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and off-gassing, while mold resistance reduces health concerns. ICF components are lightweight: Forms go up faster and with fewer safety concerns as compared to other wall systems. Reduce worker injuries with lightweight materials and profit from cleaner, quieter and more comfortable interiors.	ConcreteAnswers for Architects, Engineers and Developers: Concrete Answers.org ConcreteParking.org Pervious Pavement.org GreenConcrete.info FlowableFill.org SelfConsolidating Concrete.org GreenRoofTops.org
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