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ICF is fire resistant
28 Feb 22

ICF: THE FIRE SAFE WAY TO BUILD

ICF is NOT fire-proof. ICF is fire resistant according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This is one reason why it’s commonly used in assemblies in schools and hospitals because it has been tested in fire conditions up to 2000° Fahrenheit for up to 4 hours.   While standard wood-framed…
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28 Feb 22

BUDGET SAVINGS FOR YOUR ICF HOME

ICF home cost is initially a little higher for construction. However, as far as upgrades go, this one pays for itself.  Economic benefits are included in your ICF home cost How much you’ll save depends on a few different factors such as type of mortgage, insurance provider and square footage,…
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ICF homes survived Category 5 Hurricane Matthew in Florida
22 Feb 22

STAY SAFE IN YOUR ICF HURRICANE RESISTANT HOME

GreenBlock Development Group builds hurricane resistant homes to keep you, your family and your investments safe. Our ICF hurricane resistant homes will withstand winds exceeding 200 mph and projectile debris traveling over 100 mph. This means an F4 tornado or a Category 5 hurricane could pass over your home and…
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Air quality is so much better in an ICF home
22 Feb 22

DO HOMES GET BETTER AIR QUALITY WITH ICF?

It’s true, homes get better air quality with ICF. Stress comes from noise pollution, and health problems can come from poor indoor air quality. However, this can be mitigated by using the right structural materials for building. Greenblock builds homes with insulated concrete forms (ICF). Air quality with ICF is…
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