Sustainable Building Construction Using ICF from ZEGO

Insulated concrete formwork (or ICF) has rapidly gained popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional residential or commercial building methods. ZEGO Building Systems, proud manufacturers and suppliers of ICF for over two decades, promotes the system's robustness combined with high insulation values. However, ICF also comes with numerous benefits that some industry specifiers have yet to fully recognise. Some of these additional advantages are:

• ICF is affordable - The cost of ICF is comparable to conventional building materials but with the added benefit of increased sustainability.
• ICF suits both residential and commercial construction - While early ICF was limited to residential projects, recent developments make it a reliable solution for all project types, including commercial.
• ICF is well-established - Today, a considerable number of builders are familiar with correct ICF construction.
• ICF decreases the need for HVAC systems - When HVAC suppliers factor in the excellent insulation value of ICF, property owners can save on initial and ongoing heating or cooling system operating costs.
• ICF mass walls outperform R-20 cavity walls when it comes to insulation - The Insulated Concrete Form Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) has conducted multiple tests proving that ICF outperforms R-20 cavity walls by up to 60 percent when it comes to thermal performance.

To find out more about sustainable building construction using ICF, visit ZEGO Building Systems online via www.zego.com.au today.