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ICF is an acronym for Insulating
Concrete Forms.
Arxx ICF are stay-in-place concrete forms, which
builders use as "forms" for poured concrete walls and
foundations. Because Arxx ICF are "stay-in-place" forms,
they are not removed after the concrete is cured. Instead they
are left in-place to create a double layer of insulation around
your entire home. And as a result, all your exterior walls have
two layers of EPS Foam wrapped around a concrete core, which
provides you with superior comfort, strength, and value.
Because Arxx wraps your home in a continuous layer
of foam insulation, you have much less air infiltration and fewer
drafts than a conventional wood frame house. The solid concrete core
of an Arxx wall also stabilizes the temperature in your home
because of its thermal mass, so you enjoy more constant temperatures,
throughout the day. With its high R-values, low air infiltration,
and high thermal mass, you can save up to 50% of energy costs
compared to conventional construction, and your overall operating
and maintenance costs will be much lower.
 An Arxx ICF wall is made like a sandwich with two layers of EPS foam wrapped around a concrete core. Then you add drywall on the inside, and brick, or any other exterior finishing, to the outside. |
The insulating capacity of expanded polystyrene
coupled with the structural integrity of reinforced concrete
is a powerful combination – it makes Arxx walls stronger,
safer, quieter, and energy efficient. In test after test, Arxx
walls meet or exceed standards set by building codes.
What’s more, Arxx forms are guaranteed by
the Arxx 30 year limited warranty, and the best support team around.
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