{"id":3014,"date":"2022-07-07T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T07:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eco-block.com.au\/eco\/?p=3014"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:45:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:45:20","slug":"4-ways-eco-block-insulated-concrete-forms-can-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eco-block.com.au\/eco\/news\/4-ways-eco-block-insulated-concrete-forms-can-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Eco-Block Insulated Concrete Forms Can Save You Money!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More and more builders and homeowners are recognising the advantages of energy-efficient, high-performing and disaster-resistant homes built using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) like Eco-Block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But one of the biggest myths in the construction industry is around the cost concerns building with concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in our experience, material selection evaluation needs to take into account both build costs and longer-term expenses of the dwelling. And when you run these numbers, you may be surprised to learn just how sizeable the long-term financial savings are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s without factoring money and time saved during construction, plus your new energy-efficient, durable, and disaster-resistant, Eco Block ICF home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Initial Building Costs of ICF Construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know? ICF construction only costs 3 to 5 percent<\/a> more per square meter of wood-frame construction. Although, this number is reducing given the price hikes and shortages on timber in recent times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 Ways Eco-Block ICF Will Save You Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it is initially more expansive to build a house with Eco Block, the long-term financial benefits of ICF more than make up for the slightly higher construction costs by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Eco Block ICF construction gives builders a fast and easy method to install a wall system, which saves both time and money.<\/li>
  2. Eco Block ICFs create homes that lessen maintenance and repair because they resist rot and degradation, which further saves the homeowners money.<\/li>
  3. Eco Block ICFs produce homes that stand up to severe wind events, which can save homeowners the expense of repairing and rebuilding after storms, fires, or earthquakes.<\/li>
  4. Eco Block ICF creates energy-efficient homes, which saves money. In fact, studies show that an ICF home can save you up to sixty percent in energy bills. Building a concrete house with Eco Block all-in-one wall assembly allows for fast and low-risk construction.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Eco Block Insulated Concrete Forms combines six building steps into one, including structure, air barrier, insulation, vapor barrier, and attachment. The all-in-one wall system eliminates the need to coordinate multiple trades, which significantly quickens project delivery while still achieving all of the wall system’s goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why build with Eco Block Insulated Concrete Forms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To ensure the long-term financial benefits of concrete homes, builders must use high-quality construction materials, like Eco Block products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Benefits of Eco Block are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n