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Families love their ICF homes! Comfort, sound-reduction from outside noise, energy-efficiency and greater structural strength are a few of the many features appreciated by ICF customers. In a study conducted by the Portland Cement Association, over 98% of homeowners using ICF in the construction of their homes were thoroughly satisfied.
Long Wisconsin winters are more tolerable because ICF homeowners enjoy an energy-efficient home during all seasons. ICF homes withstand the bitter cold temperatures and are free of drafts and cold spots by providing sufficient insulation. This also makes the cost of heating a New-Wall home significantly lower than that of a conventional home. In a conventional home the average basement temperature is 55 degrees (Fahrenheit). You pay to heat the ground around your basement. With a New-Wall ICF basement the average temperature is 72 degrees, 70 degrees in the upper floors and the ground around the basement walls stays frozen in winter.
Dramatic cost savings also come from correctly sizing the HVAC equipment that is installed in an ICF home. A New-Wall ICF home requires from a third to a half as much heating capacity as a standard home. Also, about one third as much cooling capacity is necessary in an ICF home.
Additionally, dangerous mold and bacteria form in basements that are damp. New-Wall ICF homes have warm, dry basements, providing homeowners with significantly better air quality. The humidity level in a New-Wall basement is 25% of that in a masonry basement. New-Wall ICF basements are above health quality and safe air standards. Mold and Bacterial levels are undetectable in New-Wall ICF basements while the bacteria level in a masonry basement is 288 parts per cm. In commercial buildings, 200 parts per cm is considered dangerous enough to shut down the building.
Statistics show that 90% of homeowners finish their basements. Compare the estimated costs to finish a basement below: |
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| The benefits of building a New-Wall ICF home are clear. Consider the attributes: structural strength, energy-efficiency and promotion of healthy living. The features of an ICF home can improve your quality of life!
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