Insulated concrete forms, or ICFs, are forms or molds that include built-in insulation for accepting reinforced concrete. These hollow blocks are filled with reinforced concrete, resulting in a structurally-sound wall that is ready to accept final exterior or interior finishes. Since 1996, the ICF market share has increased almost sixfold. While previously used primarily in the residential marketplace, ICF construction is also rapidly growing in the commercial marketplace. In 1996, it accounted for less than 10% of the total ICF square footage, but that has quickly grown to more than 30% and it is continuing to rise.
Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, a new six-story Marriot Residence Inn was recently built using ICF construction. The owner chose ICF due to several benefits, including energy efficiency, reduced noise, and termite, pest and mold resistance. In fact, ICF constructed facilities require an estimated 44% less energy to heat and 32% less energy to cool. ICF construction is also better able to resist wind, fire and other natural disasters.
Ideal for longer stays, the new Marriot features 120 studios and one- and two-bedroom suites fully equipped with kitchenettes and living and dining areas, as well as a business centre and a variety of amenities. More than 700 electrical boxes were needed throughout the new hotel for power and data connections. In the past, there have been few choices for electrical box solutions for ICF construction, but INEXO’s electrical box designed specifically for ICF provides the easy installation and finished look that installers and building owners appreciate.
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