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A concrete alternative
Carrell Group explains the strength of ICF in Hurricane-prone areas
For those living in a hurricane hotspot , the letters ICF might sound familiar . For those unsure , we ’ ve got you covered .
ICF or Insulated Concrete Forms is a building model that was first used after World War II . Back then , the Swiss realized that a highly effective and affordable way to erect walls was to utilize treated wood fibers held together by cement . Times have changed . Today , results are achieved through cast-inplace concrete walls , with concrete being poured between two layers of rigid insulated material , otherwise known as the ICF block .
Not only is ICF a strong and energy efficient form of construction , but it also offers very good disaster resistance . This is
... ICF homes become incredibly robust and resistant something Carrell Group , a 35-year-old family-owned home builder from Myrtle Beach , South Carolina , knows all too well .
With just 150 ICF-led builders in the US , we ’ re excited to share our recent conversation with the specialized ICF company ’ s President , Bruce Carrell , and Vice President , Grant DuBose .
Before we begin our deep dive into the world of ICF , let ’ s get to know Carrell Group a bit better . “ We are a custom builder , and we ’ ve been operating in the Myrtle Beach area since 1987 ,” says Bruce .
“ Over the years , we ’ ve completed more than 1500 projects ,” he goes on . “ More recently , we started our own developments , but have been primarily building custom homes for a range of clients .
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