Element ICF® Insulated Concrete Forms

Element ICF® Insulated Concrete FormsMontana ICF2025-06-17T10:13:21-06:00

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Element ICF® Concrete Forms have become a cornerstone in North American construction, chosen for their ability to create energy-efficient, durable, and comfortable homes and commercial buildings of diverse shapes and sizes. The shift towards Green Building practices has revolutionized construction, with stringent building codes and the rise of net-zero buildings driving demand. Builders favor Element for its efficient building envelopes, essential for quick and straightforward construction of net-zero structures. Numerous successful projects underscore Element’s role in achieving optimal energy efficiency, offering tailored solutions for builders and designers alike.

PRODUCT LINE

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Preformed Standard Blocks

Preformed Standard Blocks are used to build straight wall sections. Standards are the most used block. The webs in a preformed standard block do not have the two end-locking channels.

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Preformed 90 Degree Corner Blocks

Preformed 90 Degree Corner Blocks create strong and secure corners without the need for miter cuts. The diagonal web in a preformed 90 degree corner block has the two end-locking channels but the other webs do not. The corners also feature abundant fastening areas for simple, fast finishing.

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Preformed Taper Top Blocks

Preformed Taper Top blocks are placed in the top course of an Element wall to create a wider bearing surface to support a floor or a roof, or a wood-framed wall with a brick veneer.

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Standard Panels

Standard panels are used to make site-assembled full or half-height standard blocks to build straight wall sections. Standards are the most commonly used block.

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90 Degree Corner Panels

90 degree corner panels easily assemble into full or half-height corner blocks, creating strong, secure corners without miter cuts. They also offer ample fastening areas for quick and easy finishing.

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Taper Top Panels

Taper Top panels allow for the assembly of taper top and double taper top blocks on the top course of an Element wall. These blocks enhance bearing support for floors, roofs, or wood-framed walls with brick veneer.

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Brick Ledge Panels

A Brick Ledge panel is designed for assembling a Brick Ledge block, offering an engineered ledge to support the weight of a brick veneer on above-grade Element walls.

Flexties

Flexties™

Flexties, designed with no specific top, bottom, front, or back, lock into Element panels to form full or half-height Element blocks. They also enable the permanent bonding of block courses. Their patented design facilitates faster, easier assembly.

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Pro Buck

90 degree corner panels easily assemble into full or half-height corner blocks, creating strong, secure corners without miter cuts. They also offer ample fastening areas for quick and easy finishing.

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Height Adjuster

To achieve a desired 4” wall height increment, simply place a row of 4” high height adjusters that are secured in place by its zip tabs and/or by placing bridging Flexties into the course below. You can also snap Flexties in half and use the half-Flextie pieces to cross brace opposing height adjusters.

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XRV™ Panels

Patented XRV™ panels quickly slide in and lock into standard and 90 corner panels, or other XRV™ panels. Each additional layer of XRV™ panels will add 2” of insulating foam to the wall assembly.

ADVANTAGES

Element ICF^® is simply faster and less expensive than you expect high quality, high performance concrete construction to be.

Exceptional Comfort

Enjoy the comfort of a Element home with NO drafts or cold spots, NO harmful off-gases, and healthy walls that offer NO nutrient source for mold growth.

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6 in 1 Construction

Six construction steps in one simple package! Building with Element helps save valuable time on the job site, helping you reduce labor costs during your build.

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Net-Zero Level Energy Savings

Achieve up to 50% in energy savings when you build with two thick panels of continuous insulation, an airtight wall assembly, and the thermal mass of

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FEMA Compliant Resilience

Protect the future of your home with built-in weather resiliency including protection from wind, fire, earthquakes, and damaging moisture build-up.