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Amvic ICF structures combine expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation and concrete thermal mass. This highly effective combination of materials minimizes temperature fluctuations by absorbing and storing heat. This equates to an average of approximately 30-50 percent reduction in energy consumption for heating and cooling which results in an equivalent reduction in harmful emissions.
ICF structures & Green BuildingAmvic ICF often replaces wood framing which helps to reduce deforestation. Construction waste is also dramatically decreased to less than 1 percent which can be more than 50 percent less than most competing ICFs. The polypropylene webs molded into the Amvic forms are made from 100 percent recycled plastic, making Amvic forms 60 percent recycled materials by weight.
Amvic manufacturing centers use steam and cold water to produce our forms so no chemicals, CFCs, HCFCs or off-gassing are present.