Environmental Facts
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Reduces
energy costs
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Uses
recycled materials whenever possible
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Uses no
CFCs or HCFCs / Emits no fumes or gasses
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Energy
Star Home rating
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Qualifies for Energy-Efficient Mortgages
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Improves indoor air quality (IAQ)
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Reduces
mold problems
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Minimizes construction wastes to three percent or less
Reduction in
Energy Costs
ECO-Block buildings consistently reduce monthly utility costs over the
life of the structure. In turn, the heating, ventilating and air
conditioning (HVAC) system can be sized appropriately to reap even more
savings.
Manufacturing &
Recycling
From the
initial manufacturing of our ICF product to the construction site to
finished structure, ECO-Block has designed its system and process to be
kind to the environment. In addition to manufacturing under
environmentally clean conditions, ECO-Block forms are 50 percent more
efficient to ship and handle than other ICFs.
ECO-Block
ICFs reduce the pressure on precious natural resources by replacing
lumber used in frame construction, with an environmentally clean
product. No CFCs, HCFCs or other ozone-depleting substances are used or
released during any process. Manufacturing waste is negligible and
construction waste is also minimal. By weight, 40% of the ECO-Block
ICF’s are made from recycled material.
Optimal Interior
Environment
Building with
ECO-Block eliminates air infiltration through the wall assembly into a
structure, which allows for greater control of a building’s interior air
quality. There are no drafts or cold spots, thus greatly reducing the
amount of fuel needed for heating and cooling.
Additionally, walls constructed with ECO-Block Insulated Concrete Forms
dramatically reduce outside noise pollution. The result is a quiet and
peaceful living environment.
Mold and
Moisture-Resistant
The ECO-Block Insulated Concrete Walls provide a building envelop that
is both airtight and resistant to water infiltration. The inorganic
nature of the ECO-Block ICFs means they do not support mold growth
ensuring a superior indoor air quality free from unwanted allergens,
pollutants and mold.
