Our Homes Survive the Storm!
Florida Green Building Construction is dedicated to building hurricane-resistant ICF homes.
Since 2007, we at Florida Green Building Construction, a successor of Florida Green Construction, Inc, have been dedicated to building hurricane-resistant ICF homes, providing our customers with a sense of security and peace of mind. The traditionally built homes on the market today are unfit to provide the safety and sanctity that our residents need and demand.
Stay safe. Shown below is a home built with super insulated steel reinforced, solid poured concrete ICF walls, wind-mitigated roof, and impact-resistant glass. This home can withstand hurricane and tornado-force winds up to 200 MPH, is fire-resistant for up to 4 hours, and is sound suppressant. These specifications keep you safer during the storm. These homes can withstand hurricane and tornado-force winds up to 200 MPH, are fire resistant for up to 4 hours, and are sound suppressants.
Below is a testimonial from one of our customers and why they chose to build their ICF home with us.
After having gone through three hurricanes in 2004 in the Orlando area, where we lost trees and had much damage to homes in our neighborhood, we decided to investigate the green home process, since the winds on a waterfront property can be a lot stronger than the typical subdivision. In doing so, we found multiple stories and pictures of neighborhoods destroyed by hurricanes, except for green homes built with ICF walls, that were the only houses left standing and had only minor damage.
We are happy that we made this decision and confident that we will be safe and comfortable throughout the coming hurricane season!”
Sue & Steve Harrison
Seaside Landings, Flagler Beach, FL
Our commitment to building homes that can withstand the harshest of conditions is not just a promise, but a proven reality. The ICF walls, impact resistant glass, and super insulated wind mitigated roof of the ICF house in Palm Coast, built by Florida Green Building Construction, Inc are the same features that protected the Sand Palace in Mexico Beach, one of the only structures standing after Hurricane Michael.
HURRICANE MICHAEL DESTROYED BEACHSIDE HOMES, BUT NOT THIS ICF HOME.
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael unleashed its fury with Category 4 winds, causing widespread destruction. Almost every structure at Tyndall Air Force base suffered structural damage, and Mexico Beach saw three-quarters of its homes, municipal buildings, and businesses damaged. This is the reality we aim to protect you from.
BUILD WITH US SAFE HOMES WITH ICF WALLS
watch the video below to see how we build homes for you.
AN ICF HOME IS A SOLID CONCRETE SANDWICH
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) make each wall, concrete is poured into 4”, 6”, 8”, or precast frames and lace it with lengths of horizontal and vertical steel rebar with 2.5” expanded polystyrene insulation on both sides with effective R-29 insulation value, which results in up to 70% energy savings on monthly electric bills. The exterior walls are capable of withstanding hurricane winds and flying debris of up to 200 MPH+.
IMPROVED AIR QUALITY
In addition to structural integrity and energy efficiency, ICF walls drastically reduce air infiltration resulting in less dust, pollen and allergens coming in from the outside. ICF or Insulated Concrete Forms are hypoallergenic and do not contain chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, asbestos or fiberglass. ICF forms are certified green material.
MOLD & TERMITE RESISTANT
Mold cannot grow in ICF forms because they are moisture resistant and do not contain a food source for the insects.
FIRE RETARDANT AND SOUND SUPPRESSANT
ICF walls are fire resistant up to 4 hours.
COMPARE THE SAFETY OF ICF WALLS TO OTHER TRADITIONALLY BUILT EXTERIOR WALLS
We have all seen the results of extreme weather and the devastation that it can cause. Wind pressure and debris driven by high winds generally present some of the greatest hazards to people and property. Build with ICF walls: save your life, save your investment!
ARXX ICF foundations and wall assembly can protect your home from wind speeds of up to 250 mph and can stop the impact of wind-borne projectiles from destroying the walls and penetrating the building interior. Check out the video and we’ll prove it!
Shell Craft Commercial Structures provides ICF wall construction. This video demonstrates impact resistant windows and ICF wall’s strength.
IMPACT-RESISTANT GLASS
Pella’s IMPACT-RESISTANT GLASS helps prevent forced entry. The interlayer cannot be easily penetrated, even if the glass shatters. This provides added protection from intruders and storms, meaning storm shutters are no longer necessary.
One fractured window can be the difference between an intact home and a bare concrete slab. When wind finds its way through the seams of domicile, it can cause a shift in pressure strong enough to rip off a roof. Each window in the home has three parts: an exterior pane, a small spacer, and a laminated interior pane. The exterior sheet may shatter but the interior laminated sheet is stronger. It’s forged from two panes fused around a synthetic resin called polyvinyl butyral. It has withstood two hits from a 2-by-4 traveling at 50 feet per second during wind tests. In the worst-case scenario, it will crack like a car windshield, creating a spider-web effect.
UNWAVERING HURRICANE PROTECTION
ENGINEERED ROOF TRUSS SYSTEM
- Withstands up to 140 mph wind.
- Hurricane straps are set in concrete walls.
STRONG TIES
- Top to bottom, truss connector plates holds the house together.
- Fangs on the underside of the steel plate secure it to each of the wooden planks in dozens of spots.
- The joints can withstand hurricane and tornado force winds.
SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
- Applied to the underside of the roof decking.
- No ridge vents or vented soffit. This minimizes the areas where the air can enter the attic space of your home.
- Spray foam will resist roof uplift during high wind events.
Spray foam insulation will significantly increase the structural strength of your home or building.
In this picture, you can see the roof is sealed with spray foam insulation. This prevents contaminants and pollutants from penetrating the attic from outside. In addition, you will see the air ducts are closed and sealed during the construction process to protect the HVAC ducts from dust, pests, and mold growth. This protects the integrity of the indoor air quality and ensures the finished home provides a healthy living environment for the homeowners. These standards are important steps that Florida Green Building Construction takes to build virtually allergen, mold, and dust free homes.
Live with comfort and peace of mind. Build ICF homes with us!
