As the heat rises, now is the perfect time to tackle that pool installation project. Whether you are a homeowner or builder, Quad-Lock ICF is a perfect solution for your project. From a performance level, Quad-Lock’s interlocking foam panels provide exceptional insulation, resulting in superior temperature retention and energy efficiency for the pool. That means […]
As modern construction methods evolve, the choice of building materials can profoundly influence design objectives, like efficiency, resilience and overall satisfaction with the project. Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) are by their nature a functional and cost-effective choice, providing superior structural integrity as well as energy efficiency. Among the many options available, Airfoam’s Quad-Lock ICF stands […]
Building a solid foundation is the cornerstone of a resilient and sustainable structure. There are many challenges of building modern residential foundations including emerging energy codes, thermal and moisture management, installation costs and maintaining healthy odor-free living spaces. We have three superior methods to build your foundation that address these challenges: Exterior Below-Grade Insulation, Interior […]
The evidence just keeps piling up. Reinforced concrete buildings constructed with Insulating Concrete Forms represent one of the best value-for-money choices in the industry. Here at Airfoam, we know that the design community will be keenly interested in the just-released Independent study from the US Resiliency Council on “Earthquake Performance Comparison of Multifamily, Multistory Apartment […]
Airfoam recently partnered with the Building Officials Association of BC to present a continuing education seminar titled ‘New Resources for Building Code Compliant Part 9 Structures with Insulating Concrete Forms’. ICF expert Douglas Bennion, Airfoam’s Building Science and Code Compliance Specialist, presented at the BOABC 2022 AGM in Victoria, BC to a crowd of nearly […]
New Prescriptive ICF Design Guide for Part 9 Buildings in Canada May 15, 2021 Airfoam Industries is pleased to announce the release of its new ICF engineering design guide for Part 9 buildings in Canada. Quad-Lock branded ICF is part of a cooperative effort to develop engineered, prescriptive design solutions for ICF homes by the […]
Do you want to increase your allowable building size by over 450 square feet and increase potential market value by over $130,000? The Vancouver City Council recently announced new incentives to build single-family and duplex homes using Passive House standards, which reflects Net-Zero and Step-Code standards. What is Passive House? It is a way of designing […]
The most popular ICF video on YouTube is about Quad-Lock installation!
