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We get many inquiries asking about Insulated Concrete Panels [ICF's] and the first thing to know is there are a few types of ICF's meant for different functions.
These are often called concrete sandwich panels or precast insulated wall panels —are complete building systems featuring a layer of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between two concrete layers, or wythes.
Main Types of Insulated Concrete Panels:
Precast Concrete Sandwich Panels - Factory-made panels with interior and exterior concrete layers connected by non-conductive ties through a continuous insulation layer. They can be load-bearing or non-load-bearing.
Concrete Faced Insulation (CFI) - Thinner panels (like WallGUARD) made with extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam and a durable latex-modified concrete facing, used primarily to insulate exposed foundation perimeters.
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) - Hollow stay-in-place expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks (such as Amvic ICF R30) stacked and filled with reinforced concrete on-site.
Key Benefits:
High Energy Efficiency - Continuous edge-to-edge insulation eliminates thermal bridging and reduces air leakage.
Durability - The outer concrete shell resists weather, wind loads, impact, and fire.
Fast Installation - Factory precasting or interlocking dry-stack systems streamline the building envelope process.
We have benen learning about ICF's for the past decade as one of friends in Ontario has been using them in his builds and educating us on thCharette Custom Homes Inc.st#makeitright.#mikeholmesg#holmesapproved##icfconstructionic#ICFstruction #ICF
These are often called concrete sandwich panels or precast insulated wall panels —are complete building systems featuring a layer of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between two concrete layers, or wythes.
Main Types of Insulated Concrete Panels:
Precast Concrete Sandwich Panels - Factory-made panels with interior and exterior concrete layers connected by non-conductive ties through a continuous insulation layer. They can be load-bearing or non-load-bearing.
Concrete Faced Insulation (CFI) - Thinner panels (like WallGUARD) made with extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam and a durable latex-modified concrete facing, used primarily to insulate exposed foundation perimeters.
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) - Hollow stay-in-place expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks (such as Amvic ICF R30) stacked and filled with reinforced concrete on-site.
Key Benefits:
High Energy Efficiency - Continuous edge-to-edge insulation eliminates thermal bridging and reduces air leakage.
Durability - The outer concrete shell resists weather, wind loads, impact, and fire.
Fast Installation - Factory precasting or interlocking dry-stack systems streamline the building envelope process.
We have benen learning about ICF's for the past decade as one of friends in Ontario has been using them in his builds and educating us on thCharette Custom Homes Inc.st#makeitright.#mikeholmesg#holmesapproved##icfconstructionic#ICFstruction #ICF
It's fall already and before you turn up the heat, it’s a good time to give the INSIDE of your home a seasonal check.
Is your heating system ready? Have you checked your HVAC filter? What about your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, weatherstripping, ventilation fans and indoor humidity?
Fall is also a great time to look for moisture in your attic and basement, clean your dryer vent and start a long-term radon test.
Small maintenance jobs can turn into BIG problems when they’re ignored.
I put together my indoor fall home maintenance checklist to help you get your home ready for winter.
👉 Check out the full list:https://makeitright.ca/.../indoor-fall-house-maintenance.../
Do the maintenance now before the cold weather arrives.
#MikeHolmes #MakeItRight HolmesApproved #FallMaintenance #HomeMaintenance #WinterPrep #HomeSafety #HealthyHome
Is your heating system ready? Have you checked your HVAC filter? What about your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, weatherstripping, ventilation fans and indoor humidity?
Fall is also a great time to look for moisture in your attic and basement, clean your dryer vent and start a long-term radon test.
Small maintenance jobs can turn into BIG problems when they’re ignored.
I put together my indoor fall home maintenance checklist to help you get your home ready for winter.
👉 Check out the full list:https://makeitright.ca/.../indoor-fall-house-maintenance.../
Do the maintenance now before the cold weather arrives.
#MikeHolmes #MakeItRight HolmesApproved #FallMaintenance #HomeMaintenance #WinterPrep #HomeSafety #HealthyHome
Indoor Fall Home Maintenance Checklist - Make It Right®
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It's important to maintain your home from the outside in. Here is Mike Holmes' indoor fall house maintenance checklist ahead of the winter.
With Thanksgiving coming up we are loving this kitchen in a custom bungalow from our partners at Lexis Homes.
There’s something we really like about seeing a home before the furniture goes in. When the space is empty, you notice the craftsmanship and the details a whole lot more.
This kitchen was designed to be clean, functional, and built for real everyday living. It features an extended island with a built-in tabletop, integrated appliances hidden in the millwork, a wall oven with a vacuum seal drawer, and a walk-in pantry to keep the clutter out of sight.
Good design isn’t just about looks—it’s about how the space works for the people living in it.
#makeitright #mikeholmes #holmesapproved #LexisHomes #KitchenDesign #CustomHome #BuildingItRight #HomeRenovation
There’s something we really like about seeing a home before the furniture goes in. When the space is empty, you notice the craftsmanship and the details a whole lot more.
This kitchen was designed to be clean, functional, and built for real everyday living. It features an extended island with a built-in tabletop, integrated appliances hidden in the millwork, a wall oven with a vacuum seal drawer, and a walk-in pantry to keep the clutter out of sight.
Good design isn’t just about looks—it’s about how the space works for the people living in it.
#makeitright #mikeholmes #holmesapproved #LexisHomes #KitchenDesign #CustomHome #BuildingItRight #HomeRenovation
What is Sherry Holmes' TRADE UP to this week??
You have to check out Sherry's new series in collaboration with Skills Canada / Compétences Canada where she is exploring opportunities in the skilled trades she's never tried before...
She will learn 6 different skilled trades, meet some seriously talented people, and get a firsthand look at the skills, technology and career opportunities that make the trades such an exciting path!!
There’s a whole world of possibilities out there, and Sherry can’t wait to show you what she discovered!
www.youtube.com/@TheSherryHolmesDIYChannel
#makeitright #mikeholmes #sherryholmes #SkillsCanada #tradeup #holmesapproved
You have to check out Sherry's new series in collaboration with Skills Canada / Compétences Canada where she is exploring opportunities in the skilled trades she's never tried before...
She will learn 6 different skilled trades, meet some seriously talented people, and get a firsthand look at the skills, technology and career opportunities that make the trades such an exciting path!!
There’s a whole world of possibilities out there, and Sherry can’t wait to show you what she discovered!
www.youtube.com/@TheSherryHolmesDIYChannel
#makeitright #mikeholmes #sherryholmes #SkillsCanada #tradeup #holmesapproved
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