Excalibur Framing System + ICF Wall System = High Performance Structures

High Performance Structures

    We feel that staying up to date on the latest technology is important. That¡¯s why we have merged the excellent benefits of Steel with that of Insulated Concrete to produce a Superior home!
    The Arxx Insulated Concrete Form ( ICF ) wall system can be used in combination with our Steel Framing System for a High Performance Structure. The Arxx wall system can also be used in place of block or poured foundations and conventional ¡¡ãstick-built¡¡À walls. Because of its inherent strength, it can be used for a safe room, a basement, or walls up to 5 floors high!
    The ICF wall system consists of interlocking, lightweight, expanded polystyrene forms. Designed to be an integral part of the wall, the forms remain in position after the concrete is placed. The insulating capacity of expanded polystyrene coupled with the structural integrity of reinforced concrete is a powerful combination - it makes ICF walls stronger, safer, quieter and more energy efficient.

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Low Heat/Cool Costs		Sound Resistant
Zero Air Infiltration		Moisture Resistant
Superior Strength		Mold Resistant

:: High Performance Menu ::

Section of an Arxx Insulated Concrete Form

:: Arxx Manuals & Documents ::

Design Guide
Installation Guide
Technical Bulletins

:: ICF Project Photos ::

Jones Residence
White Residence
Nolan Residence
Hughes Residence
Lappin Residence
Templin Residence
Kachel Residence

:: ICFs in the News ::

Building ¡®Energy-Wise¡¯ Homes
A Clockwork Form


Footings or a monolithic slab are installed and the layout of the walls are outlined.	The forms are arranged in a "running bond" pattern and the steel reinforcing bar (rebar) is snapped into the webs as required. Vertical rebar is inserted from the top of the wall.	Window and door openings are placed and service penetrations are installed. The walls are aligned via the Arxx Alignment System(alignment, bracing, and scaffolding in one unit) to produce straight and plumb walls.	Concrete is poured into the Arxx wall. Because of the properties of the form, the concrete is afforded a "moist cure" to maximize the concrete's strength and durability.