The ECO-Block ICF system consists of two types of plastic: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and high-density plastic. Each block has two side panels, each measuring 1219 mm long by 406 mm high by 64 mm thick. These side panels are made of flame retardant EPS. Every 203 mm on the horizontal axis of the side panel, there is a high-density plastic web that has been moulded into the EPS side panel. These webs provide a surface on the exterior of the EPS side panel that can be nailed or screwed into as well as a place on the interior of the EPS side panel where a connector element, also of high-density plastic, can be attached.

The connector element spans the cavity between the two side panels and connects the two side panels together to make the blocks. The connector elements and the EPS side panels are easily and quickly assembled on site. The cavity made by the connector element can be of varying sizes of 102 mm, 152 mm, or 203 mm depending on the length of the connector element. It is in this cavity that concrete is placed to make the concrete walls of the building. After the concrete cures, the ECO-Block side panels remain in place and provide the insulation for the building.


ECO-Block Features include:
  • 50% faster construction compared to reusable concrete forms.
  • Recessed furring strips clearly marked for easy application of all conventional exterior & interior finishes.
  • Moulded corners to speed construction.
  • R3.7 plus insulating value - nearly double that of insulated stud walls.
The ECO-Block ICF is composed of three components (See Cut-away View):
  • Side panels
  • Webs
  • Side panel connector elements
   
  ECO-Block 2000 - Dimensions and Characteristics  
102 mm
Cavity Block		 152 mm
Cavity Block		 203 mm
Cavity Block
Block Dimensions
(Standard Block)		 1219 x 406 x 229 mm 1219 x 406 x 279 mm 1219 x 406 x 330 mm
Concrete Thickness 102 mm 152 mm 203 mm
Concrete Volume per block 0.05m3 0.07 m3 0.1 m3
EPS Thickness (total) 127 mm 127 mm 127 mm
Wall Surface Area per block 0.5 m2 0.5 m2 0.5 m2
Fire Rating* 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
Sound Insulation* 42 dB 53 dB 60 dB
Thermal Insulation* R-22 R-22 R-22
Block Dimensions (90 deg Corner)
* concrete filled		 Long side: 813 mm
Short side: 406 mm		 Long side: 813 mm
Short side: 406 mm		 Long side: 813 mm
Short side: 406 mm