About
We are ICF Specialties and are based in Spokane, Wa. We provide many services all in house. Custom designs, plan conversions to ICF, engineering, block distribution and acessories, suspended concrete floors and roofs, install crew, bracing rental, in field tech support, DIY kits and instructions, training classes for DIY and other contractors. This family owned business has been ICF since 1999. We do support in other states its just a matter of travel arrangements.
Why are Insulating Concrete Homes better?
- Earthquake, tornado, and flood resistant
- Green and sustainable building
- 4 Hour fire rating
- 58% more energy efficient than wood homes on average
- Fast and efficient form setting saving in labor cost
- 7Lbs per block which minimizes body impact
- Intelligent design for ease of use by owner/builders
Environmental mission and strategy (ESG)
Energy Efficient
A thick concrete core inside the walls of an ICF home provide extreme strength and durability, all sandwiched between thick insulated panels of EPS foam. This material will last for lifetimes performing to keep your home stable, comfortable, and energy-efficient. Independent testing proves ICF’s deliver 58% more R-value than traditional wood-framed cavity walls.
Disaster Resilient
The core of ICF walls is steel-reinforced concrete which gives the structure superior strength and disaster resilience from damaging wind, flooding, impact damage, and even fire! BuildBlock ICFs have been tested and proven to withstand impact damage from winds as high as 200mph as well as offer a 4-hour fire-resistance rating.
Greater Longevity and Sustainability
An ICF home require fewer construction materials, create less waste, and reduce pollution while creating a structure that is built to last for centuries. In addition, ICF homes also reduce your carbon footprint through significantly less energy consumption.