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Fireproof ICF's - Insulated Concrete Forms
The U.S. Fire Administration reports that fire kills more Americans than all
natural disasters combined--averaging more than 3,700 people--plus another
20,000 injured--every year in the last decade. Direct property loss due to fires
in 2006 is estimated at $11.3 billion. Fortunately, homes and buildings made
from insulating concrete forms (ICFs) offer exceptional protection from the
flames.
The Aledort residence in Rancho Bernardo, Calif., endured a literal baptism
of fire during last fall's firestorms near San Diego. The fires destroyed more
than 2,000 homes, but the Aledort residence survived unscathed, thanks in large
part to its fireproof ICF walls.
In most areas of the United States, the greatest threat to homes and
commercial structures is not hurricanes and tornadoes, but wildfire.
Fire Safe
Homes: Technology at Its Best!
Nationwide forest fires have recently
taken tremendous tolls on woodland communities. From Deadwood, South Dakota to
areas throughout California and Arizona, thousands of homeowners were evacuated
as forest fires consumed their homes and businesses.
Now home and business owners must
focus on rebuilding what was lost. This time, however, they will not be
building stick-frame structures. Instead, they will build with Earth Friendly
Block (EF BlockTM).
EF BlockTM
is a revolutionary building material which, in raw form, holds a minimum
five-hour fire rating – and is virtually fireproof. Perhaps Arizona’s best kept
secret, fire-resistant insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are not new to the
market. With over 9,000 structures built in Arizona alone, it has established
itself as the building material of choice for those seeking the best.
Fire-resistant ICF consumers include
the Phoenix Fire Department, Arizona Fish & Game, U.S. Marine Corps, multiple
Indian Nations, the City of Scottsdale, religious organizations, and the list
goes on. All chose this product for its superior performance and competitive
price.
EF BlockTM
is not only fire resistant, it’s earthquake resilient, termite and rodent
resistant, 700% stronger than wood-frame construction, and surpasses the thermal
performance of virtually all other building materials – saving energy dollars!
The real bonus of EF BlockTM,
however, is it’s made from 87% recycled materials and 13% Portland cement. The
manufacture of the product reduces waste heading to the landfills and helps save
the timberland for future generations.
As recent headline news demonstrate,
wildfires are a very real part of our lives. With the loss of so many homes and
businesses, consumers do well to think outside the wood-frame box and build with
EF BlockTM.
Michael Naill, LEED AP, offers the
following testimony on
EF BlockTM:
Energy Efficiency:
High insulated value and thermo mass contribute to
reduced energy costs and therefore reduced carbon emissions. By building
with sustainable materials we extend the life cycle of our homes, thus reducing
the demand on limited resources and adding value.
Indoor Environmental Quality:
By using 87% recycled foam we eliminate most off
gassing, and by helping to create an air tight envelope we control air
infiltration and indoor air quality. By controlling heat gain we are able
to manage thermo comfort.
EF BlockTM
additionally cuts down on outside noise, termites, and fire spread.
Recycled Content:
By manufacturing locally we support the local economy.
By using recycled foam we are able to save valuable resources and the eco
systems. Additionally we are able to cut down on materials entering the
landfill.
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