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GreenForm Systems Inc.
Who we are:
- Promoting and enabling increased usage of best in class, cost effective,environmentally friendly and sustainable building solutions.
- Exclusive Distributor for Ontario, Quebec, and Maritimes of a revolutionary, proven, and patented Vertical Insulated Concrete Forming system.
- Insulated Concrete Forming (ICF) is used to form foundation walls and above ground walls in Single family, Multi Family, and Non-Residential (Commercial, Instiutional)buildings and contributes significantly toward making a building sustainable and Green.
The ICF method of construction speaks directly to multiple areas within the LEED evaluation of a building and is recognized as a Green building technology.
Advantages of ICF over other methods of construction;
- Energy Savings; ICF buildings can save upward of 50% on energy consumption depending on building design. In most cases heating and air conditioning systems can be engineered to be smaller because of the energy savings.
- Indoor Air Quality; ICF buildings are far more air tight than many conventional buildings, contributing to energy savings and indoor air quality, eliminating most air infiltration from the outside (smog, pollen, dusts etc...). Also, the inert nature of the ICF means no off gassing and no mold and mildew problems as is a problem in most basements.
- Sound Supression; ICF structures are unbelievably quiet, allowing far less noise to penetrate the building envelope.
- Cost Effectiveness; Vertical ICF is easy to assemble, and not as complex as the traditional ICF methods, thereby making Green more affordable.
- Environmentally Friendly; Utilizing recycle materials within the system speaks to recycling concerns. ICF buildings also have extended lifecycles, contributing to sustainable architecture and allowing us to save natural resources such as trees.
- Structural Integrity; Built safe from Concrete...it takes everything mother nature can dish out...wind, tornadoes, hurricanes, it even withstands Earthquakes better than traditional building systems.
- Fire Resistance; Fire wall tests confirm that ICF wall systems significantly slow the passage of heat and flame, protecting your family or business.
GreenForm ICF is far superior to traditional Block ("Lego") style ICF systems currently on the market, less expensive, less complex, greater dimensional control, and gretaer design flexibility.
This is the next generation of ICF, and is called VICF (Vertical Insulated Concrete Forming).
This system is changing the game in ICF technologies, and is making Green Building more cost effective.
We want to make a difference in the marketplace, and would welcome inquiries and questions.
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