Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)

ICF homes may not yet be the standard in the Pacific Northwest due to our generally mild climate, but the advantages of building these super efficient homes can be appreciated in any climate.

The following table shows comparisons between traditional wood framed homes, and ICF framed homes.

**Building Attributes**
Building Style	Energy Efficiency (Approx. R-Value)	Home Design Versatility	Allergen Reduction	Severe Storm Resistance	Pest & Dry Rot Resistance
2x4 Wood Framing	R-11	Yes	No	No	No
2x6 Wood Framing	R-19	Yes	No	No	No
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)	Up to R-50 (Forms avg. R-21 alone.)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Additional benefits included in and ICF constructed home are:

Reduce heating costs by up to 44%
Reduce cooling costs by up to 30%
Reduction in sound transmitted through exterior walls
Consistent, draft-free interior climate
Long-lasting structure that doesn't decay or rot
Reduction in home repairs due to pest invasion or weather damage

As you can see, ICF homes have many other positive qualities. They are also easy to construct, cost close to the same as traditional wood framed homes to construct, and can be designed for virtually any home style.

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Contact us:

Email: Silver Spur Construction

Address: P.O. Box 552, Newberg, OR 97132

Phone: 503-550-1190

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