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Lessons from Twisters: How to Protect Your Home from Real-Life Tornadoes

The new Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones movie, Twisters, features a heart-pounding story of survival against one of the most dangerous natural disasters – tornadoes. The film follows meteorologist Kate Cooper and Tyler Owens, an online storm chaser persona, through their confrontations with deadly tornadoes in central Oklahoma. While the story dramatizes elements of this natural disaster, the chaos raises real questions about tornado safety and preparedness for residents of areas prone to these storms.The key to staying safe during a tornado lies in the proactive measures taken to guard oneself and one’s home. Luckily, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have proven themselves as an efficient building solution for disaster protection. Let’s explore the aspects of tornado safety portrayed in Twisters and how ICF construction offers the necessary strength and resiliency to shield homeowners in the real world. Brace for Impact: Durability against Nature’s Fury The characters in Twisters chase the thrill of the hunt, depicted by the fast-moving storms. During a tornado, wind speeds can range from 65 mph (104 kph) to over 200 mph (322 kph) while carrying debris from the ground that can cause life-threatening destruction. However, homes and safe rooms constructed with Nudura ICFs can withstand winds of up to 250 mph (402 [...]

By |2024-11-27T10:02:02-06:00November 29, 2024|Design, Featured, ICF Projects|
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Join the ICFMA at CCE!

Once again, the ICFMA will have a presence at Canadian Concrete Expo. We invite you to join us Feb 12-13, 2025 in Toronto. There are 2 ways to come check us out. Stop by booth 3116 in hall 1 and/or come check out our education session by registering today! Information below: ICFMA Part 9 Prescriptive Design Manual for Residential ICF Construction in Canada This session will cover designing ICF Homes to the latest Canadian Codes and Standards in the following areas: ICFMA Design Manual Applications Design Parameters Accommodating Seismic and Climatic Data Addressing footing specifications Below grade foundation reinforcing Above grade wall reinforcing Reinforcing openings Shear wall solutions Special design Conditions There will be additional information on Update on progress on ICFMA joint research project with NRMCA on fire spread performance in accordance with NFPA 285 test standard for ICF walls. Register today by clicking here. Presented by James Robinson, Senior Technical Trainer, Tremco Canada James specializing in Nudura Insulating Concrete Forms. He is a construction industry professional with 25 years’ practical and project management experience. Currently is a contributing member of the ICFMA Technical Committee championing ICF education across Canada. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Robert Sculthorpe, P.Eng., LEED AP, Technical Specialist, ICFMA [...]

By |2024-11-28T10:46:35-06:00November 27, 2024|Featured, Press Releases, Video|
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Why Habitat for Humanity Chapters Build with ICFs

Habitat for Humanity is one of the largest organizations building homes for those in need across the globe. Their mission is driven in large part by volunteer labor, who have varied expertise in the construction trades. To address this challenge, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have been adopted by Habitat for Humanity projects as a faster, easier method for both new and experienced volunteers to build compared to conventional wood framing.ICF construction has proven itself as one of the most sustainable and durable ways of building residential and commercial structures for decades, but over the last few years, it has been used by Habitat for Humanity locations across the US and Canada to make the energy efficiency and safety benefits more accessible in the affordable housing market. Here's why more Habitat for Humanity chapters should consider using ICFs for their builds. Read more here.

By |2024-11-13T12:11:39-06:00November 18, 2024|Featured, ICF Projects|
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ICFMA TO EXHIBIT AT WOC 2025

Planning to attend World of Concrete in January? So are we! For the first time at WOC, the ICFMA will have a booth presence, N572. Be sure to stop by and say hi and learn how the ICFMA is working to support the ICF industry! Learn more about WOC and sign up to be notified when registrations open by visiting the World of Concrete website today!

By |2024-09-27T07:57:55-05:00September 27, 2024|Featured, Miscellaneous, Press Releases|
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Optimizing heating and ventilation for sustainable living with Nudura ICF

Insulated concrete form (ICF) construction enables incredible design versatility, with the blocks available in a variety of shapes and sizes, making them suitable for framing any style of building, from classic to contemporary, commercial to residential, and then finished with any cladding material.But buildings constructed with ICFs are also some of the most energy-efficient structures. With two layers of insulation on either side of the solid concrete wall, a standard-thickness ICF assembly is rated at R-23.59, with options available to achieve up to R-50. The continuous insulation creates an air-tight building envelope that eliminates the thermal bridging commonly associated with wood framing. This insulating power, combined with the thermal mass of the concrete, helps ICF walls regulate the interior temperature and reduce hot and cold drafts.It all adds up to a building that consumes almost 60 percent less energy for heating and cooling than wood-framed structures. This makes ICF construction the perfect solution for net-zero, zero-energy and passive house projects, while also earning LEED credits for energy performance, recycled components and indoor air quality.   Continue reading more here.

By |2024-05-23T14:01:55-05:00July 26, 2024|Miscellaneous|
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