Buildings constructed with ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) are built with a super-insulated, concrete shell which can span from foundation right up to the eaves. This superior, insulated wall construction creates an indoor climate that is much more comfortable. ICF building saves time by combining the 3 of the most time-consuming parts of construction - framing, insulating and pouring concrete. It also uses fewer materials, with up to 33% less lumber needed! ICF structures use 40% - 80% less energy to operate, providing substantial value in the long-run.
After working as a concrete contractor for years, Adam Eerdmans, owner of Turtle Wall, wanted to give his customers more value. Concrete construction was getting more expensive, and never really provided the value or energy-efficiency they were looking for. With the help of a few steadfast supporters, and some incredible ICF suppliers and partners, he saw the opportunity to help Grand Rapids home owners, and has never looked back. Using decades of experience in construction, Turtle Wall perfected the art of ICF construction.
While traditional wood-frame construction can't compare to the safety, permanence, and energy efficiency of walls built with insulated concrete forms, it doesn't take extra effort to design with it either! Since Michigan doesn't have any special engineering or design requirements for ICF structures, they are easy to plan, and can even offer more options than traditional construction too. It could even cost less for special features like archways or unique angles. While ICF is widely accepted, and often recommended in Michigan, building officials do require that ICF must be labeled on home plans when requesting a building permit.
This cutting-edge construction technology uses hollow Styrofoam blocks, called ICF blocks, that are stacked on each other to create the basic frame of the home. From the entire house to just the foundation, custom additions to out buildings, this cutting-edge home construction technology is ideal for residential building all over Michigan. More efficient to build than traditional wood-frame houses, ICF home construction takes care of framing, concrete and insulation in one step. The cost of an ICF home is slightly higher than traditional home construction, but pays for itself quickly with the energy savings and lower insurance rates you experience while living in an ICF home.
As West Michigan's premier ICF Builder, we use only top-quality insulated concrete blocks. After discussing your ideas and requirements, we will choose the best option to build your ICF home or structure in the most efficient, effective way possible. Insulated Concrete Forms from Nudura provide builders a more efficient way to construct Insulated Concrete Form structures. Their sole focus on ICF blocks has kept them on the cutting edge of this new technology for decades. The creation of BuildBlock forms was focused on solving problems encountered when building ICF structures both simple and complex.
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