Impenetrable solid reinforced concrete walls. |
16" center hollow cavities. |
No food value for termites. |
Food value for termites. |
Up to R50 performance today, tomorrow and 100 years from now. 1/2 your energy bills. |
Realistic R12 performance once settlement and stud leakage are calculated; increases your energy bills. |
Inaudible noise transfer STC 50 plus.
(Sound Transmission Control) |
STC 36 |
Qualifies for energy rebate programs. |
None |
Qualifies for insurance reduction. |
None |
Qualifies for larger mortgages and rate reductions. |
None |
3 to 4 "hour" fire rating. |
1 hour |
Bullet resistant. |
None |
Wind capacity 200 mph. |
130 mph |
Green Technology, lower emissions and saves trees. |
Ten plus trees, global warming, clearcutting, 20% construction waste, etc. etc. |
Dust and pollen-free homes. |
Four times more air exchange per hour - start sneezing! |
Bearing capacity 10 times stronger than wood. |
10 times weaker than concrete . |
Thermal mass 20 Btu/sq.ft x °F |
3 Btu/sq.ft x °F |
Cost of average home $180,000 |
$172,000 |
Superior draft-free, constant temperature indoor comfort. |
Keep the blanket on the couch. |
Energy-efficient |
Save significant $$$ on your energy bills |
Resistant to bugs |
Your investment protected |
Solid Concrete |
Unmatched structural strength |
Nothing blows through concrete |
Outside winds do not effect inside comfort |
Air-tight building envelope |
Healthier living without dusts and pollen |
Mould-free concrete and foam |
Asthmatics, allergy sufferers, children and seniors can rest easy |
Sound-resistant |
Outside noises stay outside |
Superior insulation |
Warm, consistent inside temperatures |
Fire-resistant |
Your family and home are protected |
Resistant to storms and high winds |
Safe and secure home |
Cast-in-place reinforced concrete |
Ultimate in design flexibility |
ICF construction |
Environmentally responsible answer |
Ruotsala Concrete Construction uses the Sealmark® finishing system to protect the outside of your ICF foundation. Sealmark® has a distinctive advantage in it's ability to flex and bend. This attribute provides the end user with a product that can withstand extreme conditions unparalleled in the industry. Sealmark® is environmentally safe in both suspension and in a cured state. It is also non-toxic, having no harmful vapors to irritate the skin or respiratory system. Sealmark® is available in a wide range of colors. Using Sealmark® creates a excellent exterior finish on an ICF foundation.
