ICF Home Savings Calculator
Discover the long-term financial benefits of building a Hurricane Resistent, Certified Green Home with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). See how energy efficiency, resilience, and durability pay you back over time in compairison to standard stick-frame construction.
*Estimates are based on average Florida savings for ICF construction compared to standard stick-frame construction. Actual savings will vary based on design, location, and utility rates.
Energy & A/C Savings. Calculation is based on Oak Ridge National Labratory (ORNL) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Home Insurance Savings. Calculation is based on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) and Florida's mandate to offer discounts for homes that pass a Wind Mitigation Inspection (Form OIR-B1-1802).
HVAC Downsizing. Based on ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) - Manual J Load calculation standards. Because ICF homes are exceptionally airtight and have an extremely high effective R-value, the Manual J calculation mathematically requires a smaller HVAC tonnage.
Maintenance Savings Calculation is based on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. HUD's reports on the durability of concrete vs. wood-frame construction highlight that concrete is inorganic and the noted maintenance is virtually eliminated.
Estimated Total Savings
Energy & A/C
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Up to 50-60% lower monthly heating and cooling bills due to thermal mass.
Home Insurance
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Massive wind mitigation and fire-resistance discounts on Florida premiums.
Maintenance
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No moisture rot, mold and mildew remediation, no termites, and less exterior wear-and-tear over time.
HVAC Downsizing
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One-time initial savings. ICF allows smaller A/C units.
Safety & Peace of Mind
Healthy Environment
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