Insulated Concrete Forms - Architect/Engineer

 

 

Why Design with Amvic ICF

Amvic Insulated Concrete Forms offer a building solution which can reduce design challenges and greatly improve the quality of structures that are designed and built daily. Below are several benefits that make Amvic ICF the perfect addition to your next project.

Amvic Insulated Concrete Forms offer a building solution which can reduce design challenges and greatly improve the quality of structures that are designed and built daily. Below are several benefits that make Amvic ICF the perfect addition to your next project.

High Performance

Protection

Amvic ICF structures are constructed using reinforced concrete which tremendously increases strength and maximizes resistance to natural disasters such as storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.  Amvic ICFs are also manufactured using only approved raw material bead with flame retardant agents which provides a 3 hour fire rating.

Superior Insulation

Amvic ICF often replaces fiberglass insulation which eliminates all air borne glass fibers and insulation settlement.  Amvic structures are constructed with non-organic materials, which greatly minimizes the growth of mold and mildew.  Also, the impermeable walls prevent the entry of dust, pollens and pollution.

Sound Barrier

Amvic Insulated Concrete Forms provide exceptional sound attenuation and have a Sound Transmission Class (STC) Rating of 50 which corresponds to a reduction in over two thirds of transmitted noise.

Amvci Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Residential Custom Home ProjectDesign Flexibility

Amvic ICFs have superior engineered spanning capabilities, making them ideal for long insulated window and door lintels, as well as for grade beam applications. They are also extremely flexible in design making curved, square, plumb and straight walls easily obtainable. In addition, exterior and interior wall coverings are easily attached, dramatically improving a structure's appearance.

Read more about the Amvic Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Difference

Protection

Amvic ICF structures are constructed using reinforced concrete which tremendously increases strength and maximizes resistance to natural disasters such as storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.  Amvic ICFs are also manufactured using only approved raw material bead with flame retardant agents which provides a 3 hour fire rating.

Superior Insulation

Amvic ICF often replaces fiberglass insulation which eliminates all air borne glass fibers and insulation settlement.  Amvic structures are constructed with non-organic materials, which greatly minimizes the growth of mold and mildew.  Also, the impermeable walls prevent the entry of dust, pollens and pollution.

Sound Barrier

Amvic Insulated Concrete Forms provide exceptional sound attenuation and have a Sound Transmission Class (STC) Rating of 50 which corresponds to a reduction in over two thirds of transmitted noise.

Amvci Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Residential Custom Home ProjectDesign Flexibility

Amvic ICFs have superior engineered spanning capabilities, making them ideal for long insulated window and door lintels, as well as for grade beam applications. They are also extremely flexible in design making curved, square, plumb and straight walls easily obtainable. In addition, exterior and interior wall coverings are easily attached, dramatically improving a structure's appearance.

Read more about the Amvic Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Difference

Applications

Commercial

For commercial construction, ICFs are used primarily for the structure's exterior walls but also often for interior walls to provide shear walls or acoustic, thermal and fire barriers between areas.  ICFs are generally used for structures up to 10 stories in height, subject to engineering considerations.  View the Commercial Photo Gallery

Residential

For residential construction, ICFs are typically used for the structure's exterior walls from foundation to top plate, including basements. ICFs can also be used in combination with conventional wood frame or panel construction.  View the Residential Photo Gallery

Commercial

For commercial construction, ICFs are used primarily for the structure's exterior walls but also often for interior walls to provide shear walls or acoustic, thermal and fire barriers between areas.  ICFs are generally used for structures up to 10 stories in height, subject to engineering considerations.  View the Commercial Photo Gallery

Residential

For residential construction, ICFs are typically used for the structure's exterior walls from foundation to top plate, including basements. ICFs can also be used in combination with conventional wood frame or panel construction.  View the Residential Photo Gallery

Green Building

Amvic ICF structures combine expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation and concrete thermal mass. This highly effective combination of materials minimizes temperature fluctuations by absorbing and storing heat.  This equates to an average of approximately 30-50% reduction in energy consumption for heating and cooling which results in an equivalent reduction in harmful emissions.

Amvic ICF often replaces wood framing which helps to reduce deforestation. Construction waste is also dramatically decreased to less than 1% which is over 50% less than most competing ICFs.  The polypropylene webs molded into the Amvic forms are made from 100% recycled plastic, making Amvic forms 60% recycled materials by weight. 

Amvic manufacturing centers use steam and cold water to produce our forms so no chemicals, CFCs, HCFCs or off-gassing are present.

Read more about Green Building with Amvic ICF

Amvic ICF structures combine expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation and concrete thermal mass. This highly effective combination of materials minimizes temperature fluctuations by absorbing and storing heat.  This equates to an average of approximately 30-50% reduction in energy consumption for heating and cooling which results in an equivalent reduction in harmful emissions.

Amvic ICF often replaces wood framing which helps to reduce deforestation. Construction waste is also dramatically decreased to less than 1% which is over 50% less than most competing ICFs.  The polypropylene webs molded into the Amvic forms are made from 100% recycled plastic, making Amvic forms 60% recycled materials by weight. 

Amvic manufacturing centers use steam and cold water to produce our forms so no chemicals, CFCs, HCFCs or off-gassing are present.

Read more about Green Building with Amvic ICF

LEED Certification

The USGBC's LEED Certification program provides a framework for assessing building performance and sustainability based on water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Click here for more information on the LEED Rating System.

Amvic ICF can contribute to the LEED certification of a structure.  Of the 26 required points for a structure to be LEED certified, Amvic ICF can contribute up to 28!  Amvic is the only manufacturer on the market that has a conducted a third party assessment which verifies this in a LEED Assessment Report. For more information, or to obtain a copy of the report please contact your regional sales representative.

The USGBC's LEED Certification program provides a framework for assessing building performance and sustainability based on water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Click here for more information on the LEED Rating System.

Amvic ICF can contribute to the LEED certification of a structure.  Of the 26 required points for a structure to be LEED certified, Amvic ICF can contribute up to 28!  Amvic is the only manufacturer on the market that has a conducted a third party assessment which verifies this in a LEED Assessment Report. For more information, or to obtain a copy of the report please contact your regional sales representative.

Tax Credits for Home Builders

In October 2008 President Bush extended the Federal Tax credit under section 25C of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, this tax credit is payable to the home builder or contractor building a new energy efficient home.  Home builders are eligible for a $2000 tax credit for a new energy efficient home that achieves 50% energy savings for the heating and cooling over the 2004 International Energy Code (IECC).  At least 1/5 of the energy savings must come from the building envelope improvements.  There is also a $1,000 tax credit to the producer of the new manufactured home achieving a 30% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC, at least 1/3 of the savings must come from the building envelope improvements.

These tax credits apply to new homes located in the United States whose construction is substantially completed after August 8, 2005 and that are acquired from the eligible contractor for use as a residence from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2009
 
Along with the tax credit to the home builders, President Obama today signed the economic stimulus plan that will allow First-time homebuyers who purchase their homes before Dec. 1, 2009 to be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit.

In October 2008 President Bush extended the Federal Tax credit under section 25C of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, this tax credit is payable to the home builder or contractor building a new energy efficient home.  Home builders are eligible for a $2000 tax credit for a new energy efficient home that achieves 50% energy savings for the heating and cooling over the 2004 International Energy Code (IECC).  At least 1/5 of the energy savings must come from the building envelope improvements.  There is also a $1,000 tax credit to the producer of the new manufactured home achieving a 30% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC, at least 1/3 of the savings must come from the building envelope improvements.

These tax credits apply to new homes located in the United States whose construction is substantially completed after August 8, 2005 and that are acquired from the eligible contractor for use as a residence from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2009
 
Along with the tax credit to the home builders, President Obama today signed the economic stimulus plan that will allow First-time homebuyers who purchase their homes before Dec. 1, 2009 to be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit.

Tax credit for Commercial Buildings

A tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot is available to owners or designers of new or existing commercial buildings that save at least 50% of the heating and cooling energy of a building that meets ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001.  Partial deductions of up to $0.60 per square foot (of floor area) can be taken for measures affecting any one of the three building systems: the building envelope, lighting, or heating and cooling systems.  These tax deductions are available for systems “placed in service” from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2013.

A tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot is available to owners or designers of new or existing commercial buildings that save at least 50% of the heating and cooling energy of a building that meets ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001.  Partial deductions of up to $0.60 per square foot (of floor area) can be taken for measures affecting any one of the three building systems: the building envelope, lighting, or heating and cooling systems.  These tax deductions are available for systems “placed in service” from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2013.

Links for Home Builders and Commercial Buildings

The following web sites outline the tax credits for home builders and commercial buildings.

Building Technologies Program

Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition

DSIRE - Incentives by State

The following web sites outline the tax credits for home builders and commercial buildings.

Building Technologies Program

Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition

DSIRE - Incentives by State

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