Having a home demolished in the face of the storm is not the only threat that tornadoes pose to homeowners. The minor jabs to a home’s structure are just as real, creating situations where the framing may fail years down the road.
While traditional wood-frame structures cannot match ICF’s ability to keep out water, dust, and dirt during tornado conditions, even those frames that offer high insulation are still an inferior option to ICF.
For example, structural insulated panels are commonly used in areas of high wind, as they have a strong ability to keep cold air, moisture, and dust out of homes. However, the insulation is often set in 7/16-inch oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood.
The porous OSB and plywood absorbs water, leading to rot damage that will compromise the structural integrity of the home down the road.
In addition to being much lighter, customizable, and easy to work with, ICF is free from all sheathing that may betray an otherwise well-insulated structure with the passing of time.
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