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PolySteel ICF
Why Build with PolySteel?

   Fast and Easy Installation

PolySteel forms eliminate the need for exterior wall sheathing, insulation and house wraps. This reduces the amount of materials and the number of subcontractors which require scheduling and supervision.

PolySteel and PolyPro are lightweight, require less labor during installation, and can be cut and shaped easily without the need for special tools or equipment.

PolySteel forms are one of the only ICFs which can be prefabricated or "panelized" into full wall sections. Panelized PolySteel can speed up installation times and reduce the number of work days lost to inclement weather.

   Protection from Pests

American PolySteel has licensed the patented termite-resistant technology, Perform Guard®, from AFM Corporation, becoming the first major insulating concrete form (ICF) block manufacturer in the industry to incorporate this technology into its product.

Perform Guard is the only code-recognized method that allows foam plastic insulation to be installed below grade in the heavily infested termite areas of the country.

   Resists Mold and Mildew

Mold requires an organic material, such as wood on which to grow. PolySteel forms contain NO organic material. Hollow cavities can trap moisture, making traditionally constructed structures vulnerable to mold. PolySteel walls are made of solid concrete and have NO cavities which trap moisture.

Properly ventilated PolySteel structures guarantee low humidity, greatly decreasing the opportunity for mold growth because mold requires a relative humidity of 50% or higher to grow.

   Greater Design Freedom

PolySteel insulating concrete forms allow more design freedom than most conventional construction methods including: wood, concrete block, tilt-up concrete or steel frame.

PolySteel forms can be easily cut and shaped to accommodate designs requiring curved walls. You will be able to create a radius as tight as 4 feet.

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