Is ICF a good fit for your project? There are many benefits over traditional framing, but they aren’t often very well understood.
Fortunately, ICF isn’t complicated. Miller ICF is here to answer your questions.
Can’t find what you need on our site? Feel free to contact us. We’ll walk you through the product and process to help you determine if ICF is a good solution for your project.
SuperForm’s ICF forms are redefining strength in construction. Their innovative system produces an ICF block that stands out for its durability and reliability.
They're also changing the industry in terms of speed and efficiency. With the SuperForm system, you can simplify and accelerate projects of any scale.
Finish projects faster—and move on to the next. Streamline the process with reduced labor and project timelines; and never sacrifice quality.
The strength of Insulated Concrete Forms in the past has been inadequate, leading to a poor reputation.
Even today, many SuperForm competitors do not offer a strong enough block to properly contain and leverage the strength of the concrete.
SuperForm is different, and has developed the strongest ICF block on the market. They make concrete forms a viable and superior option to traditional framing.
While other systems require zip ties, wire ties, glue/spray foam, FormLock, kickers, or even applying plywood to every corner, SuperForm maximizes your budget without these extras. This also results in a faster and simpler ICF installation system.
SuperForm maximizes builders’ budgets and time, as minimal accessories are required due to the unmatched strength of their ICF block.
This reference guide is an in-depth look at how SuperForm has developed a stronger block, maximizing builders’ time and budgets better than other ICFs.
Our product catalog provides detailed specifications for the ICF lineup and the other insulation solutions we offer through our partnership with SuperForm.
Insulated Concrete Forms aren’t very well understood by builders or homeowners. Our goal is to let ICF make the case for itself.
Still have questions? Contact us anytime for support.
ICF, or Insulated Concrete Forms, is a modern way to build homes. It uses foam forms to create sturdy and well-insulated structures; concrete is then poured down the center.
This serves as an excellent basement wall, but also as a viable alternative to traditional wood framing.
ICF forms are lightweight, easy to use, and fit together like building blocks. The end result is a premium home that’s comfortable, quiet, and airtight.
Yes. Plumbing and electrical can be cut into the foam by a hand saw, router, chainsaw, or hot groove.
Electrical rough-in is straightforward. The boxes are mounted to the tie.
If desired, the foam is thick enough to recess 2″ pipe flush with the wall. Keep in mind some codes do not allow you to flush-mount the plumbing.
On average, ICF homes will cost 3-5% more to build; however, the cost savings in most other areas will benefit you for a lifetime. With up to 60% energy savings, your monthly utility bill will make up the cost difference over time.
Of course, it’s more than about savings. You’ll enjoy a more comfortable, quieter, and higher-quality home.
It’s not even close.
The strength of SuperForm ICF is derived from solid concrete. In our forms, concrete is cured in a perfect environment, making it 30% stronger than conventional concrete walls. SuperForm provides high-impact resistance and withstands up to 250 mph winds. It also has exceptional fire resistance, resulting in a 4-hour fire protection rating.
Installation isn’t difficult but will require some basic understanding to ensure quality is not compromised. Miller ICF is on-call and available for on-site support to equip you.
For walkthrough guides and material lists, see also: SuperForm Installation Series.
Studies have proven that SuperForm ICF has 58% better R-value than conventional wall systems, resulting in energy savings of up to 60% per year. This is achieved by the thermal mass of the concrete, superior air tightness, and continuous insulation on both sides of the wall assembly.
SuperForm ICFs are designed with maximum design freedom, with 1″ repeating cut lines. This allows you to match any plan on the job site and helps reduce waste, whether it is a radius wall, gabel wall, or anything else you want to achieve.
You’ll need the basic construction tools, rebar tools, and concrete tools. See SuperForm’s explanation for more detail and the materials you’ll need on hand.
Miller ICF can help walk you through what will be necessary for your project.
ICF has suffered a mediocre reputation in years past. Early versions tended to be too expensive, not strong enough, and suffered from concrete blowouts and other headaches.
Some competitors required each row to be tied down, increasing the build time. Some weren’t adaptable enough to support all the various interior and exterior finishing products.
Today, many contractors are simply unaware of how far ICF has come.
SuperForm is changing that. They’ve solved every industry challenge by engineering the strongest ICF block on the market. It’s adaptable, cost-effective, rapid to install, and unbelievably airtight. It’s disaster-resilient and quiet.
It’s a better way to build.
At Miller ICF, we saw the problems SuperForm was solving, and we joined them to provide service and expertise to North Central Ohio.
I have used the product and like it better than what I used prior to SuperForm. I have recommended the product to several people who are now also using it.
Miller ICF
Email: nate@millericf.com
Phone: (330) 600-2363